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# Catching Health with Diane Atwood

Health reporting that makes a difference

## Posts

- [Time to write (paint) my own story!](https://dianeatwood.com/time-to-write-paint-my-own-story/) - I have made the difficult decision to stop providing Catching Your Memories and podcast interviews. I have so enjoyed interviewing people about their lives over these many years, but the time has come to spend more time writing my own story!
- [Life after a brain injury according to Carole Starr](https://dianeatwood.com/life-after-a-brain-injury-according-to-carole-starr/) - Acceptance can be a difficult thing to achieve. It was for Carole Starr whose life was altered because of a traumatic brain injury. Today, Carole helps other people by sharing the lessons she has learned.
- [Dad Guild: Helping new fathers find their way](https://dianeatwood.com/dad-guild-helping-new-fathers-find-their-way/) - New moms often find lots of resources to help with all aspects of motherhood. Support for new dads? Not so much. In this episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast I talk to a dad who took matters into his own hands and created Dad Guild.
- [How Rita Losee inspires people to take action](https://dianeatwood.com/how-rita-losee-inspires-people-to-take-action/) - Rita Losee has lots of memories to share, but what she'd rather do is inspire people to make new memories. This episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast is full of inspiration. Hang on, as I introduce you to the amazing Rita Losee.
- [A story about healing from childhood trauma](https://dianeatwood.com/a-story-about-healing-from-childhood-trauma/) - In this episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast, Christina Huff shares her story of healing from childhood trauma.
- [Important lessons on talking openly about mental health](https://dianeatwood.com/important-lessons-on-talking-openly-about-mental-health/) - Marena Koenka encourages all of us to listen to the voices of people who have mental health conditions. I encourage you now to listen to Marena's voice. She will open your eyes and your heart.
- [Forgiveness is not for the other person. It's for you](https://dianeatwood.com/forgiveness-is-not-for-the-other-person-its-for-you/) - How can you forgive someone who abused you as a child? It may seem impossible, but Karyn Wing found a way, and forgiveness turned out to be an important step toward learning to love herself.
- [Recovering from alcoholism and learning how to let go](https://dianeatwood.com/recovering-from-alcoholism-and-learning-how-to-let-go/) - Roland T. has done a lot of hard work over the past 24 years to stay sober and deal with his anxiety. It is a never ending journey but it is a hopeful one. He shares his experiences as a way to pass along that hope to other people who may be struggling.
- [Recovering from mental illness](https://dianeatwood.com/recovering-from-mental-illness/) - Christina Erde believes that there are many ways we can help raise awareness and fight the stigma associated with mental illness and mental health. Her way is to share the story of her own struggles. Listen now or read the transcript of this episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast.
- [Claire Hersom tries to speaks the truth about poverty](https://dianeatwood.com/claire-hersom-tries-to-speaks-the-truth-about-poverty/) - Only someone who has lived it can speak the truth about what it means to be poor. Claire Hersom has made it one of her life's missions to speak her truth. She is this month's guest on the Catching Your Memories podcast. Listen to her story or read the transcript.
- [A new look at where you can get your physical therapy](https://dianeatwood.com/a-new-look-at-where-you-can-get-your-physical-therapy/) - When physical therapy clients couldn't come to him because of COVID fears, Maine physical therapist Phil Finemore created a mobile practice. It's how he continues to practice today. He tells us all about it in this episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast.
- [Living Retired with Gary Chalk](https://dianeatwood.com/living-retired-with-gary-chalk/) - When Gary Chalk retired, he informed some of his friends in an email. What he wrote made them laugh. So he wrote another the following week. The next thing he knew, he was writing a regular humor column called Living Retired and making lots of people laugh. Gary Chalk is my latest guest on the Catching Your Memories podcast.
- [Luanne Cameron creates more happiness with her 110 Philosophy](https://dianeatwood.com/luanne-cameron-creates-more-happiness-with-her-110-philosophy/) - It starts with having a clear vision and then engaging 110% in living that vision. That is how Luanne Cameron approaches every aspect of her life. She even wrote a book about it - The 110 Philosophy. Luanne is my guest on this month's episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast.
- [Caring for elderly parents, one challenge at a time](https://dianeatwood.com/caring-for-elderly-parents-one-challenge-at-a-time/) - Jodie Lapchick's father had a plan for everything, except what to do if he and his wife could no longer care for themselves or each other. Jodie decided to bring them to Maine where she lived. Even with the challenges she's faced, she believes it was the right thing to do. This is her story.
- [Vet2Vet Maine, and why it's a win-win situation for veterans](https://dianeatwood.com/vet2vet-maine-and-why-its-a-win-win-situation-for-veterans/) - Every single person I've ever asked about Vet2Vet Maine agrees that it's a win-win program. In this episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast I put the question to volunteer Sam Kelley. He couldn't say enough. Neither could his wife Jean or Executive Director Sue Gold, who helped found the program in 2014. Maybe you'd like to become a volunteer?
- [How a deaf child helped unlock his parent's hidden potential](https://dianeatwood.com/how-a-deaf-child-helped-unlock-his-parents-hidden-potential/) - When Claire Jeffers and her husband Ben Lake found out that their infant son was deaf, she questioned her ability to be the kind of mother she thought he might need. Three years later, he is thriving and so are his parents. Claire tells their story in this episode of the Catching Your Memories podcast.
- [David Atwood on a wonderful trip to France with Julia Child](https://dianeatwood.com/david-atwood-on-a-wonderful-trip-to-france-with-julia-child/) - It was the trip of a lifetime. In the early 1970s, WGBH-TV tapped David Atwood to not only direct Julia Child in her French Chef television show but also oversee filming segments with her in France. He shares some memories of those experiences on the Catching Your Memories podcast.
- [Leo Couture World War II Navy Veteran](https://dianeatwood.com/leo-couture-world-war-ii-navy-veteran/) - One of the most profound experiences of Leo Couture's life was his time in the Navy. He spent it on a ship in the South Pacific during WWII. At 17, he didn't know fear, but it wasn't long before it became an ever-present companion. He shares his story on the Catching Your Memories podcast
- [Jen Boggs on being a mother](https://dianeatwood.com/jen-boggs-on-being-a-mother/) - When you become a parent, time seems to speed by. One minute you're holding your newborn and before you know it, they're off on their own. So many memories. Jen Boggs. mother of a 12-year-old, shares some of hers.
- [Coping with guilt and other uncomfortable feelings when caring for a loved one with dementia](https://dianeatwood.com/coping-with-guilt-and-other-uncomfortable-feelings-when-caring-for-a-loved-one-with-dementia/) - If you are providing any type of care to someone who has dementia, chances are good that at some point you have experienced feelings of grief and guilt.
- [Where you can pick strawberries in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/where-to-pick-your-own-strawberries-in-maine/) - Strawberry season — time to go picking! Here's the 2022 Catching Health list of where you can pick strawberries in Maine. I updated as much as I could, but you should check ahead to make sure your favorite farm is open this year or to see what COVID-19 restrictions may be in place.
- [Podcast: Alzheimer's disease, a story of two families](https://dianeatwood.com/alzheimers-disease-the-story-of-two-families/) - Danielle Bernier and Tom O'Connor talk about the ups and downs of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's and how they are trying to do to promote awareness and understanding, as well as help raise money for research and much-needed services.
- [Want a good excuse to nap? Here's all you need to know](https://dianeatwood.com/want-a-good-excuse-to-nap-heres-all-you-need-to-know/) - Join the company of geniuses and try taking a daily nap. Here are some good reasons why it might be good for you.
- [What is palliative care? A conversation with a doctor who has made it her life's work](https://dianeatwood.com/what-is-palliative-care-a-conversation-with-a-doctor-who-has-made-it-her-lifes-work/) - Why palliative care is so important, not only for a seriously ill patient but for the entire family. A conversation with palliative care specialist Dr. Diane Meier.
- [Your way of dealing with trauma may not be mine](https://dianeatwood.com/your-way-of-dealing-with-trauma-may-not-be-mine/) - We all have different ways of reacting to and coping with traumatic events. An expert on post-traumatic stress shares some possible signs to watch out for.
- [Learning how to communicate about a rare condition called Chiari malformation](https://dianeatwood.com/learning-how-to-communicate-about-a-rare-condition-called-chiari-malformation/) - #post_excerptNever heard of Chiari? Neither had this Maine family until it was diagnosed in three family members. This is their story.
- [How to keep our beloved pets safe during the holidays](https://dianeatwood.com/pet-holiday-safety-tips/) - Love your pets? Of course you do! That's why you should check out this list of tips for keeping them safe during the holidays.
- [Charlotte's thread and how it almost cut her kitty life short](https://dianeatwood.com/thread-kitty/) - Cats love to play with string and thread, but did you know they can be deadly? I know because my cat Charlotte nearly used up all nine lives at once, thanks to a piece of thread. Read what happened.
- [Why Bill Keller thinks you should try Zumba](https://dianeatwood.com/bill-keller-zumba/) - If you're ready to get some exercise, make sure you pick something you love. Bill Keller loves Zumba and he's going to tell us why.
- [Lynch Syndrome: One family's life-threatening legacy](https://dianeatwood.com/how-one-family-battles-its-life-threatening-legacy/) - Sixty years after her death, Audrey Wade's family discovered that she carried a gene that increased their risk of cancer. It's called Lynch Syndrome.
- [Aging doesn't mean you have to stop being active](https://dianeatwood.com/you-cant-run-like-you-used-to-but-you-may-still-be-able-to-run/) - Could you be using aging as an excuse to take it easy instead of being more active? How about some good advice and motivation?
- [A new adventure](https://dianeatwood.com/a-new-adventure/) - I'm embarking on a new adventure, which means I have to let something go. It's all good! I'm embarking on a new adventure, which means I have to let something go. It's all good!
- [Where you can pick apples in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/where-you-can-pick-apples-in-maine-2/) - A list of some Maine orchards that let you pick your own apples. It's a great way to spend a late summer/early fall afternoon. Check ahead to make sure your favorite farm is open this year or to see what COVID-19 restrictions may be in place.
- [Poignant old memories tucked away in my mother's bookcase](https://dianeatwood.com/my-mothers-bookcase/) - My mother has been gone for six years, but the memories of her are still strong. Because of Alzheimer's, her own memories were not so strong. This is a story about an art project I did about my mother and her lost memories.
- [The connection between being hoarse and having acid reflux](https://dianeatwood.com/hoarse-acid-reflux/) - If I had a lot of heartburn, I might have suspected acid reflux. Instead, I was often hoarse, which I didn't realize can also be a symptom.
- [When should you be concerned about memory loss?](https://dianeatwood.com/when-should-you-be-concerned-about-memory-loss/) - You can’t remember someone’s name. You misplaced your keys. You forgot to pay a bill. You took a wrong turn on a familiar road. Should you be worried that you’ve got Alzheimer’s disease or some other cause of dementia?
- [Let's show our feet a little love](https://dianeatwood.com/feet-love/) - Oh, your aching feet! After all that we ask of them, they deserve a little love. We've got tips from some foot experts.
- [In memory of Joe Semmes, who chose love, not fear](https://dianeatwood.com/choose-love-not-fear-joe-semmes-top-ten-list-for-seriously-ill-cancer-patients/) - In 1996 Joe Semmes learned that he had pancreatic cancer. Joe passed away in 2020, but his spirit lives on in the lessons he learned and shared throughout his life.
- [Where you can pick blueberries in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/where-you-can-pick-blueberries-in-maine/) - If you want to go blueberry picking this summer, you're in luck. Check out the 2020 Catching Health list of where you can pick blueberries in Maine. I updated as much as I could, but you should check ahead to make sure your favorite farm is open this year or to see what COVID-19 restrictions may be in place.
- [The power of healing with crystal bowls and a beautiful voice](https://dianeatwood.com/the-power-of-healing-with-crystal-bowls-and-a-beautiful-voice/) - A few weeks ago, I awoke to the sounds of these crystal bowls and Laura Thompson Brady's beautiful voice. We were at camp and she was sitting on the dock next door playing the bowls and singing. Laura is a sound healer and I can say with certainty that she is a gifted one. A few weeks ago, I awoke to the sounds of these crystal bowls and Laura Thompson Brady's beautiful voice. We were at camp and she was sitting on the dock next door playing the bowls and singing. Laura is a sound healer and I can say with certainty that she is a gifted one.
- [How are you holding up?](https://dianeatwood.com/how-are-you-holding-up/) - As we all try to grapple with being isolated, some people are doing better than others. It's a difficult time and one that Val Walker never anticipated when she wrote her book (out today) 400 Friends and No One to Call. We spoke on the phone recently and she shared how she came to write the book, as well as some wisdom about dealing with our current situation.
- [Get rid of pesky deer flies with this easy-to-make hat trap](https://dianeatwood.com/deer-flies-trap/) - Thanks to deer flies, mowing the lawn used to be a nightmare for my husband. Now, it's a dream! Learn his secret to getting rid of them and get an update on its success rate.
- [What you should know about sunscreen and malignant melanoma](https://dianeatwood.com/does-sunscreen-prevent-malignant-melanoma/) - Does sunscreen prevent malignant melanoma? The short answer is not necessarily. Read this important advice — it could save a life.
- [Glaucoma: what you might not know, but should](https://dianeatwood.com/glaucoma-what-you-might-not-know-but-should/) - As we age, it's normal to see things differently. Literally. Our vision changes as we age, and sometimes conditions develop that can lead to blindness. That's why routine eye exams become increasingly important. As we age, it's normal to see things differently. Literally. Our vision changes as we age, and sometimes conditions develop that can lead to blindness. That's why routine eye exams become increasingly important.
- [How to tell when someone is lying to you](https://dianeatwood.com/would-i-lie-to-you/) - How can you tell if someone is lying to you? Learn some of the common signs.
- [How to honor a loved one's wishes for a home funeral and burial](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-honor-a-loved-ones-wishes-for-a-home-funeral-and-burial/) - #post_excerptTo care for a loved one after they have died is a sacred task. Doing so changed how one Maine woman views death. Once not able to even talk about it, she now helps other people through the process.
- [What you need to know about vaping and e-cigarettes](https://dianeatwood.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-vaping-and-e-cigarettes/) - #post_excerptVaping. What is it? Why is it considered not safe for teens? How have some manufacturers gotten around FDA regulations?
- [When Alzheimer's disease turned out to be something else](https://dianeatwood.com/when-alzheimers-disease-turned-out-to-be-something-else/) - #post_excerptFor eight years, Donna Beveridge thought she had Alzheimer's disease. Then one day a new doctor suggested that something else might be causing her symptoms. Sleep apnea.
- [A few options for people with hearing loss](https://dianeatwood.com/a-few-options-for-people-with-hearing-loss/) - #post_excerptHearing loss is a real problem for many people, especially as they age. People often don't want to talk about it, but it's important that we do.
- [A new study on preventing osteoporosis](https://dianeatwood.com/a-new-study-on-preventing-osteoporosis/) - #post_excerptMaine researchers are studying whether a common blood pressure medication can help prevent osteoporosis. See if you qualify to participate.
- [What happened after one doctor said Sam Kelley's cancer was terminal](https://dianeatwood.com/what-happened-after-one-doctor-said-sam-kelleys-cancer-was-terminal/) - When Sam Kelley was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, the doctor recommended he get his affairs in order. Sam decided to get a second opinion. That was twelve years ago. When Sam Kelley was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer, the doctor recommended he get his affairs in order. Sam decided to get a second opinion. That was twelve years ago.
- [Valuable heart attack advice that could save your life](https://dianeatwood.com/valuable-heart-attack-advice-that-could-save-your-life/) - Chest pain. Could it just be indigestion? A pulled muscle? Stress? Or is it a heart attack?
- [Alzheimer's: Just one cause of dementia](https://dianeatwood.com/alzheimers-just-one-cause-of-dementia/) - Whatever the cause, dementia is heartbreaking. Some causes are reversible or treatable, which is one reason why it's important to get a correct diagnosis.
- [Is it Alzheimer's?](https://dianeatwood.com/is-it-alzheimers/) - Learn the difference between signs of Alzheimer's disease and typical age-related changes.
- [How to interpret your blood pressure numbers](https://dianeatwood.com/what-is-normal-blood-pressure/) - What is normal blood pressure? When do you need to take action and what can you do to get it lower? We have some answers.
- [How to tame your sweet tooth and sugar cravings](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-tame-your-sweet-tooth-and-sugar-cravings/) - Who doesn't like a little sugar now and then? A piece of candy, a cookie, any kind of sweet treat? What happens when you know you're eating too much, but can't seem to stop? Here are two different approaches for someone who wants to change their relationship with sugar. Who doesn't like a little sugar now and then? A piece of candy, a cookie, any kind of sweet treat? What happens when you know you're eating too much, but can't seem to stop? Here are two different approaches for someone who wants to change their relationship with sugar.
- [How to recognize a swallowing problem in someone with dementia](https://dianeatwood.com/swallowing-problem-dementia/) - Difficulty swallowing is common in people with dementia. It can lead to serious, even life-threatening complications. Here's what you need to know.
- [10 important tips for preventing deadly medical errors and infections](https://dianeatwood.com/10-important-tips-for-preventing-deadly-medical-errors-and-infections/) - John McCleary died at the age of 84. He lived a nice long life, you might say. Maybe, but John's life was still unexpectedly cut short — by an infection.
- [Bladder infection: The older you get, the more you need to pay attention](https://dianeatwood.com/bladder-infections-the-older-you-get-the-more-you-need-to-pay-attention/) - As we get older, unfortunately, we become more susceptible to infections. That’s because, with age, the immune system doesn’t work as well as it used to. As one of my friends found out, a bladder infection is one that can be easy to miss.
- [How to soothe a browntail moth caterpillar rash](https://dianeatwood.com/browntail-moth-caterpillar-rash/) - A painful, itchy, gross rash. That about sums up what can happen if you come in contact with the hairs of a browntail moth caterpillar. We've got some remedies that may help to settle things down.
- [View from Maine COVID update: Never lose hope](https://dianeatwood.com/view-from-maine-covid-update-never-lose-hope/) - This COVID update from Dr. Dora Anne Mills is just what my soul has needed. "There are days when I find it very hard to maintain hope," she writes, and then goes on to share stories of what her parents' generation endured. Maybe her words will do your soul good, too. This COVID update from Dr. Dora Anne Mills is just what my soul has needed. "There are days when I find it very hard to maintain hope," she writes, and then goes on to share stories of what her parents' generation endured. Maybe her words will do your soul good, too.
- [All about getting the right compression stockings](https://dianeatwood.com/all-about-getting-the-right-compression-stockings/) - I recently helped my sister-in-law find some compression stockings that were fun as well as functional. The experience was so confusing at first that I decided to talk with a vein specialist and write this blog post. I recently helped my sister-in-law find some compression stockings that were fun as well as functional. The experience was so confusing at first that I decided to talk with a vein specialist and write this blog post.
- [The latest on deep vein thrombosis (DVT)](https://dianeatwood.com/the-latest-on-deep-vein-thrombosis-dvt/) - Deep vein thrombosis is something to pay attention to because it can be deadly. Learn about risk factors and symptoms. Deep vein thrombosis is something to pay attention to because it can be deadly. Learn about risk factors and symptoms
- [COVID-19 update: The view from Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-update-the-view-from-maine/) - Once again, we are hearing about the rising number of COVID cases. And once again, Dr. Dora Anne Mills helps us make sense of it all. Once again, we are hearing about the rising number of COVID cases. And once again, Dr. Dora Mills helps us make sense of it all.
- [From Catching Health to Catching Your Memories](https://dianeatwood.com/from-catching-health-to-catching-your-memories/) - The Catching Health podcast has a new identity! It will now be known as the Catching Your Memories podcast.
- [Don't ignore a slightly high calcium level. It could mean hyperparathyroidism](https://dianeatwood.com/high-calcium-hyperparathyroidism/) - For years, Luanne Cameron knew her calcium ran slightly high. Only recently did she find out it was a sign that she had a problem with her parathyroid glands. She shares her story so that others won't go through what she did.
- [Looking forward to the future one scarf at a time](https://dianeatwood.com/looking-forward-to-the-future-one-scarf-at-a-time/) - When COVID forced a lockdown in London in early March, Hazell Jacobs knew she had to find something to help her cope. She found inspiration in her vast scarf collection and decided to write a blog about them. Its title Scarf Aid is an apt one. The stories about her scarves that she has been weaving since March have brought comfort not only to Hazell but to her growing list of followers. This is Hazell's story.
- [A conversation about aging with a soaring senior](https://dianeatwood.com/a-conversation-about-aging-with-a-soaring-senior/) - Rita Losee describes herself as a Woman of Adventure, Doctor of Success, Proponent of Prosperity, InspirACTional Speaker, Author. She is that and more. Decades ago, she made a promise to herself that she would live a life of adventure. What a ride it has been and she is not even close to slowing down. At 78, Rita is also doing her best to encourage people to follow her lead. Instead of thinking it's all downhill from here, you could be a soaring senior — just like Rita.
- [Conversations About Aging: Jim Mardin, 98](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-jim-mardin-98/) - At 98, Jim Mardin has led an incredible life, and he intends to keep on living it for several more years. We had our conversation shortly before COVID-19 forced him to stop his three days a week volunteer job. He still drives, takes no medications, enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, and loves sharing stories about his life. He is kind, optimistic, curious, unafraid, and very entertaining.
- [Conversations About Aging: Ann Quinlan, 81](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-ann-quinlan-81/) - She's got a lilt in her voice and a twinkle in her eyes. The time flew by as I sat and talked with Ann Quinlan for the latest conversation about aging. She's certainly not going to let a few decades (like about eight) get in the way of her enjoying life to its fullest. Settle in for some stories.
- [Conversations About Aging: Loring "Bob" Newcomb, 94](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-loring-bob-newcomb-94/) - It may be a cliché, but life does have its ups and downs. That's certainly been true for Loring Newcomb, who prefers to be called Bob. He says if he could go back in time, he might change a few things. He'd change some things right now, too. At 94, he's pretty active, but he says he's often lonely. Hear Bob's story in the latest episode of Conversations About Aging.
- [Seven easy ways to exercise your brain](https://dianeatwood.com/brain-exercise-2/) - Worried that your brain doesn't seem as sharp as it used to be? Time to do a little exercise!
- [Tinnitus: the hissing sound that never ever goes away](https://dianeatwood.com/tinnitus-the-hissing-sound-that-never-ever-goes-away/) - Raise your hand if you have tinnitus. Mine's up! Here's what I've learned so far. I'm hoping you have some advice to share. Raise your hand if you have tinnitus. Mine's up! Here's what I've learned so far. I'm hoping you have some advice to share.
- [Five reasons why some aches and pains stick around](https://dianeatwood.com/five-reasons-aches-and-pains/) - Got chronic aches and pains? We've got some expert advice on what might be the underlying cause and how to turn things around.
- [So ... you've never exercised before](https://dianeatwood.com/so-youve-never-exercised-before/) - Come on now, winter is over. No more excuses for not exercising. And if you've never ever exercised before, you can't use that for an excuse, either. We've got some tips for you.
- [Women. Turning 50? Grab your basketball and join the team!](https://dianeatwood.com/women-turning-50-grab-your-basketball-and-join-the-team/) - However you choose to acknowledge it, turning 50 is a milestone. For Susan Pillsbury it meant finally being old enough to join the Maine Senior Women’s Basketball Team.
- [memoir II, a neighborhood rich with color, relationships, and memories](https://dianeatwood.com/memoir-ii-a-neighborhood-rich-with-color-relationships-and-memories/) - I walked into a pale blue space and it reminded me of my mother. Memories like that are what artist Amy Stacey Curtis invites people to write about when they visit her latest exhibit The Color of Memory. I walked into a pale blue space and it reminded me of my mother. Memories like that are what artist Amy Stacey Curtis invites people to write about when they visit her latest exhibit The Color of Memory.
- [How art helps break down misconceptions about mental illness](https://dianeatwood.com/how-art-helps-break-down-barriers-about-mental-illness/) - For the past 50 years Shalom House has been helping people with mental illness. One of its lesser known services is a wonderful art program. Meet two of its artists and learn more about mental illness. For the past 50 years Shalom House has been helping people with mental illness. One of its lesser known services is a wonderful art program. Meet two of its artists and learn more about mental illness.
- [Conversations About Aging: Jack, 74](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-jack-74/) - During a serious episode of depression that landed him in the hospital two years ago, Jack found out just how important friends can be. Good medicine and good friends made all the difference. We talk about that and a lot more in Conversations About Aging, a Catching Health podcast.
- [Suicide awareness through the lens of the camera](https://dianeatwood.com/suicide-awareness-through-the-lens-of-the-camera/) - Art student Isabella Deep is working on a photography project to raise awareness about suicide. She's looking for people to photograph. Art student Isabella Deep is working on a photography project to raise awareness about suicide. She's looking for people to photograph.
- [How Foster Grandparents are doing good in the world](https://dianeatwood.com/how-foster-grandparents-are-doing-good-in-the-world/) - So much is happening in the world right now, it is important to notice the good things. The Foster Grandparent program is something that can remind us of that. So much is happening in the world right now, it is important to notice the good things. The Foster Grandparent program is something that can remind us of that.
- [Important: we have to watch where we're going](https://dianeatwood.com/important-we-have-to-watch-where-were-going/) - #post_excerptAccidents happen and some can't be avoided. But others can if only people would follow my mother's advice.
- [OOPS! Replaying an unfortunate accident](https://dianeatwood.com/oops-replaying-an-unfortunate-accident/) - #post_excerptWhen Judith fell recently, she hurt more than her pride. She replays her accident and the lessons she learned.
- [How to break a fall instead of a bone](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-break-a-fall-instead-of-bone/) - Icy surfaces everywhere. That's winter here in New England. If you worry about falling, here's some expert advice.
- [Getting my shoulder back, one exercise at a time](https://dianeatwood.com/getting-my-shoulder-back-one-exercise-at-a-time/) - #post_excerptMy shoulder has come a long way since I broke it in February. From arm in a sling to arm in the air. It's hard work but so worth the effort.
- [How one woman beat the odds of pancreatic cancer](https://dianeatwood.com/how-one-woman-beat-the-odds-of-pancreatic-cancer/) - #post_excerptChristina Parrish is in the minority because she survived late-stage pancreatic cancer. Now she tries to give back.
- [Life after a brain aneurysm](https://dianeatwood.com/life-after-a-brain-aneurysm/) - Four and a half months after an aneurysm burst in her brain, Kim Laramy is moving on with her life. That beautiful smile says it all — she is grateful to be alive.
- [Need some help keeping those New Year's resolutions?](https://dianeatwood.com/need-some-help-keeping-those-new-years-resolutions/) - #post_excerptNew Year's resolutions already a bust? Maybe you've been going about them all wrong.
- [Conversations About Aging: Joanne Santee, 78](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-joanne-santee-78/) - Joanne Santee was diagnosed with a chronic lung condition 25 years ago. She knew that someday she'd need to be hooked up to an oxygen tank in order to breathe. That day arrived, but it hasn't stopped her from enjoying life. At 78, Joanne has a lot of wisdom and humor to share.
- [Conversations About Aging: Ernie DeRaps, 91](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-ernie-deraps-91/) - At one time, Ernie DeRaps was a lighthouse keeper in Maine. After retirement, at age 80, he became an artist. What do you think he painted? Mostly lighthouses, of course! I hope you enjoy our conversation.
- [How to adjust to COVID surges](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-adjust-to-covid-surges/) - #post_excerptThe world is weary with COVID. Things seem to be getting better and wham! Another variant, another surge. Dr. Dora Anne Mills likens the surges to winter snowstorms.
- [Conversations About Aging: Joy Hare, 75](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-joy-hare-75/) - Joy Hare tries to live up to her name in all aspects of her life. You can't make it to 75 without experiencing some heartache, and she has. But she is always seeking joy, which is reflected in the poetry she writes, the art she produces, the work she does, and the adventures she takes. She reflects on all of that in the latest episode of my special series Conversations About Aging.
- [Conversations About Aging: Bill Green, 65](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-bill-green-65/) - Join me for a conversation with Bill Green, a familiar face on Maine television for more than 40 years. This time the stories he's telling are mostly about himself, including what his plans are for the next chapter of his life.
- [New Year's resolutions that go beyond you and me](https://dianeatwood.com/new-years-resolutions-that-go-beyond-you-and-me/) - Have you made any New Year's resolutions for 2022 yet? I've got some simple suggestions that don't include getting more exercise.
- [When you should suspect a sleep disorder called non-24](https://dianeatwood.com/when-you-should-suspect-a-sleep-disorder-called-non-24/) - Sleepy during the day? Awake at night? Your brain's master clock may be out of sync. Learn more.
- [After a long, long break, it's back to the gym](https://dianeatwood.com/after-a-long-long-break-its-back-to-the-gym/) - After nearly two years of not going to the gym, I have started working out again. It feels great!
- [How being more mindful might make your holidays more joyful](https://dianeatwood.com/it-may-surprise-you-but-mindfulness-over-the-holidays-can-bring-you-joy-all-year-long/) - The holidays are a wonderful time to renew and nourish relationships, but they can also be pretty stressful. You might try being a bit more mindful.
- [Conversations About Aging: Peesh, 76](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-peesh-76/) - Peesh wants to move and Paul wants to stay right where they are. How is this couple, who are now in their 70s, handling this conundrum? We talked about it and more in this episode of Conversations About Aging, a Catching Health podcast.
- [Conversations About Aging: Emma, 86](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-emma-86/) - Emma celebrated her 86th birthday in early March. The month before marked the first anniversary of her husband Warren's death. We talk about the beginning and the end of their long life together in the latest episode of Conversations About Aging, a Catching Health podcast.
- [How to move toward mindful eating](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-move-toward-mindful-eating/) - Looking to start a new relationship ... with food? One place to begin is to learn about mindful eating. We've got some great tips and a free workbook to get you on your way. Looking to start a new relationship ... with food? One place to begin is to learn about mindful eating. We've got some great tips and a free workbook to get you on your way.
- [Cultivating Mindfulness in Turbulent Times](https://dianeatwood.com/seeking-mindfulness/) - We are certainly in the midst of turbulent times, but how do we cultivate mindfulness? What does that even mean? We get some answers from Anne Gosling, who teaches Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Just what we need!
- [What exactly IS mindful eating?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-exactly-is-mindful-eating/) - Are you constantly thinking about food? Often reaching for something to eat without thinking? Feeling guilty or resentful? What if you could learn to appreciate what you eat? Every morsel. There's a term for it — mindful eating.
- [Down Syndrome: A story about Myles](https://dianeatwood.com/down-syndrome-a-story-about-myles/) - My grand nephew Myles was pretty excited about Hurricane Sandy. Couldn't wait to get home from school to turn on the television and the computer so he could check the weather reports. He even put together a survival kit. Myles' Hurricane Sandy survival kit Three flashlights CDs and his CD player DVDs and his DVD
- [Legionnaires' Disease in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/legionnaires-disease-in-maine/) - In 2011, the number of cases of Legionnaire's Disease in Maine went up. Learn more about the disease and how it spreads.
- [Even with Omicron, the latest COVID variant, there is hope](https://dianeatwood.com/even-with-omicron-the-latest-covid-variant-there-is-hope/) - #post_excerptThe news about the Omicron variant may be scary, but Dr. Dora Anne Mills says it's not surprising. She shares some strategies for continuing to stay as safe as possible.
- [How to avoid stuffing food and feelings at Thanksgiving](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-avoid-stuffing-food-and-feelings-at-thanksgiving/) - Thanksgiving is a time to show gratitude for all that we have. To enjoy a feast of food and loved ones. BUT too much food, too much family, and too little activity can make us feel just the opposite. Here's some expert advice for surviving the day and the rest of the holidays.
- [5-step recovery plan for getting back on track after Thanksgiving](https://dianeatwood.com/5-step-thanksgiving-recovery-plan/) - If Thanksgiving got you off to a rough start as far as your diet is concerned, take a deep breath. Now read this advice from Jackie Conn from Weight Watchers.
- [Getting through the holidays when your heart is broken](https://dianeatwood.com/getting-through-the-holidays-when-your-heart-is-broken/) - #post_excerptThe holidays are supposed to be a joyful time, but if you've lost a loved one it may be a time of struggle and mixed emotions. Whatever you're feeling, it's ok.
- [Understanding aortic stenosis and an amazing treatment option](https://dianeatwood.com/aortic-stenosis/) - As we age, the aortic valve in the heart doesn't work as well as it once did. It's called aortic stenosis. Learn why it happens and how it can be treated
- [Podcast: Denise Kinney's muscle weakness turned out to be something serious](https://dianeatwood.com/denise-kinneys-muscle-weakness-turned-out-to-be-something-serious/) - Denise Kinney was familiar with muscle weakness. Ever since childhood, she lacked stamina, but things got worse in her 40s. Getting a diagnosis, however, was a lengthy challenge. Listen to her story in the latest episode of the Catching Health podcast.
- [Podcast: Why we should all learn how to have compassionate conversations](https://dianeatwood.com/compassionate-conversations/) - #post_excerptWhat does it mean to have a compassionate conversation? Why is it so hard sometimes? Why should we keep trying? Stephen Andrew answers those questions and more in this powerful Catching Health podcast.
- [Podcast: Secrets: A Story of Addiction, Grief, and Healing](https://dianeatwood.com/secrets-a-story-of-addiction-grief-and-healing/) - Imagine that your adult child has died from a drug overdose, and you are the one who finds her. That is what happened to Ann Cookson. The grief never goes away, but Ann has been able to turn her pain into something positive. She wrote a book called Secrets: A Story of Addiction, Grief, and Healing. Listen to her story and how writing the book has transformed her thinking about drug addiction, as well as her entire life.
- [The MIND diet. 10 foods that COULD be good for your brain](https://dianeatwood.com/mind-diet/) - Want to show your brain some love? (Not to mention the rest of your body.) Research is starting to show that what you eat may play a role in increasing or decreasing your risk of Alzheimer's Disease. The MIND diet offers some suggestions.
- [How a personal assistive device is helping some Maine seniors](https://dianeatwood.com/how-a-personal-assistive-device-is-helping-some-maine-seniors/) - #post_excerptDonna Beveridge tries to exercise regularly and gets a little help from Alexa, her personal assistive device. Age Friendly Saco is offering free devices to older residents in its community.
- [What does it mean when you have a-fib?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-does-it-mean-when-you-have-a-fib/) - #post_excerptcommon. What is it and should you be concerned if you have it? When a friend of mine was recently diagnosed, I decided to learn more.
- [Staying at home in San Francisco](https://dianeatwood.com/staying-at-home-in-san-francisco/) - As they are in so many cities right now, the streets and sidewalks in San Francisco are nearly deserted. People living there have been under a stay-at-home order since March 16. My brother Patrick is one of them. He shares how he has been doing so far.
- [How to make an absolutely delicious honey apple torte](https://dianeatwood.com/honey-apple-torte-a-recipe/) - This honey apple torte recipe always gets high marks in my family. Technically, it's a dessert but I confess, I've been known to have a slice for breakfast.
- [20 things to know if you love someone with dementia](https://dianeatwood.com/20-things-about-dementia/) - Let's face it. Sometimes it's hard to love someone with dementia. Here are 20 things I've learned caring for my mother, who has Alzheimers disease.
- [Living and dancing during a dangerous COVID surge](https://dianeatwood.com/living-and-dancing-during-a-dangerous-covid-surge/) - #post_excerptConcerns about COVID's Delta variant and a plea from Maine's hospital chiefs
- [How to prevent and treat annoying dry eyes](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-prevent-and-treat-annoying-dry-eyes/) - If you are one of about 50 million Americans dealing with dry eyes, I've got some useful information for you. Such as, why you might need to start doing some conscious blinking.
- [Should you go gray? Some advice and encouragement](https://dianeatwood.com/should-you-go-gray-some-advice-and-encouragement/) - Even before COVID kept people away from their hairdressers, there was a trend underway. Going gray. And now, the transformed are emerging in all their glory.
- [Can you get a good workout with gentle yoga?](https://dianeatwood.com/can-you-get-a-good-workout-with-gentle-yoga/) - If you'd love to do yoga, but feel limited because of your age or an injury, let me introduce you to gentle yoga.
- [The latest on COVID testing and treatment](https://dianeatwood.com/the-latest-on-covid-testing-and-treatment/) - In light of a significant increase in cases, Dr. Dora Anne Mills answers questions about COVID-19 testing and treatment.
- [Plenty of good medicine in a fiber-rich quinoa bowl](https://dianeatwood.com/plenty-of-good-medicine-in-a-fiber-rich-quinoa-bowl/) - Feeling a little constipated? Eat more fiber! Actually, there are several reasons why you should add fiber to your diet. Learn more and get a delicious fiber-rich recipe.
- [Hard, but important lessons about the Delta variant](https://dianeatwood.com/hard-but-important-lessons-about-the-delta-variant/) - What an outbreak in Cape Cod's Provincetown is teaching us about COVID's Delta variant. An update from Dr. Dora Anne Mills
- [Enjoying a little time off at camp](https://dianeatwood.com/enjoying-a-little-time-off-at-camp/) - It's time for a short vacation and I'm taking it! There is nothing, nothing like summer in Maine.
- [How a deck of cards could help you find a healthy work-life balance](https://dianeatwood.com/healthy-work-life-balance/) - #post_excerptAre you constantly trying to strike a balance between work and well, life? This work-life card sort may help you out.
- [Warning: too much time in the heat can make you sick](https://dianeatwood.com/heat-sick/) - It sure is hot and humid here in Maine. Stay cool and take a minute to learn about heat-related illnesses, their symptoms, and what to do if someone has any. (Pets, too.)
- [Acupuncture — one solution to the problem of inflammation?](https://dianeatwood.com/acupuncture-one-solution-to-the-problem-of-inflammation/) - #post_excerptWe hear a lot about inflammation these days and its connection to many health issues. Add lingering COVID symptoms to the list. Could acupuncture calm things down?
- [Important information about the worrisome COVID-19 delta variant](https://dianeatwood.com/important-information-about-the-worrisome-covid-variant-delta/) - As we hear more and more about the delta variant, it becomes increasingly important to understand the facts.
- [Wild or cultivated, always say yes to the powerful blueberry](https://dianeatwood.com/wild-or-cultivated-always-say-yes-to-the-powerful-blueberry/) - #post_excerptJuly is National Blueberry Month, but really, this fruit should be celebrated every day of the year.
- [Why this pediatrician practices direct primary care](https://dianeatwood.com/why-this-pediatrician-practices-direct-primary-care/) - Imagine that you could send your pediatrician a text and you'd hear back right away or at least fairly soon. More access is just one of the things Dr. Ali Kopelman offers in her direct primary care practice — all for a monthly fee.
- [Why is the new Alzheimer's drug so controversial?](https://dianeatwood.com/why-is-the-new-alzheimers-drug-so-controversial/) - #post_excerptAlzheimer's is a horrible disease that destroys a person's brain cells. A new drug offers hope that it can be stopped, but it has also caused some controversy.
- [Trying to reach people who are unvaccinated against COVID](https://dianeatwood.com/trying-to-reach-people-who-are-unvaccinated-against-covid/) - #post_excerptAre you someone who is unvaccinated against COVID? Maine has one of the highest vaccination rates, but health officials are trying to reach even more people. You might be interested.
- [Sharing My Pesto Recipe](https://dianeatwood.com/sharing-my-pesto-recipe/) - Last night it rained hard. It didn't stop me from venturing out to the garden to pick some basil. It was a robust rain, but warm and gentle, and it felt good. I fell into a meditative rhythm as I moved in the dark from one plant to the next. All of a sudden, I
- [What is the Mediterranean Diet and Does it Really Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease?](https://dianeatwood.com/mediterranean-diet-heart-disease/) - Your cholesterol is too high, putting you at risk for developing heart disease and having a heart attack. Your doctor suggested you change your diet. You're totally confused about what to do next.
- [To mask or not to mask?](https://dianeatwood.com/to-mask-or-not-to-mask/) - Many people were confused by the CDC's recent recommendations for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID. Adding to that, several states, including Maine, have modified or dropped their mask mandates. Dr. Dora Anne Mills offers some guidance. Many people were confused by the CDC's recent recommendations for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID. Adding to that, several states, including Maine, have modified or dropped their mask mandates. Dr. Dora Anne Mills offers some guidance.
- [Getting to the root of what ails you](https://dianeatwood.com/getting-to-the-root-of-what-ails-you/) - #post_excerptGetting to the root of what ails you is what functional medicine is all about. That's what Nurse Practitioner Carrie Levine uses in her practice Whole Woman Health. She explains.
- [A solution for employers searching for better mental health benefits](https://dianeatwood.com/employers-better-mental-health-benefits/) - #post_excerptAs more employees grapple with mental health issues connected to the pandemic, their employers are looking for solutions. We found one here in Maine.
- [The latest research on why we lose bone as we age and what we can do about it](https://dianeatwood.com/osteoporosis-dr-rosen/) - Our bone constantly breaks down or dissolves and new bone forms in its place. As we age, keeping them healthy requires a balance that is difficult to achieve.
- [Taking back my brain: How Amy survived suicidal psychosis and neurological disorders](https://dianeatwood.com/taking-back-my-brain-how-i-survived-suicidal-psychosis-and-neurological-disorders/) - #post_excerptMaine artist Amy Stacey Curtis had recently wrapped up a successful 18-year installation project when out of nowhere, she was struck down by a mysterious and debilitating brain disorder. She now shares her unbelievable story with as many people as she can.
- [My broken shoulder is healing](https://dianeatwood.com/my-broken-shoulder-is-healing/) - It's been five weeks since I broke my shoulder and it still has a ways to go, but it's healing. Time to get back to work, so here I am!It's been five weeks since I suffered a broken shoulder. It still has a ways to go, but it's healing. Time to get back to work, so here I am!
- [The joy of being a Foster Grandparent, even during COVID](https://dianeatwood.com/the-joy-of-being-a-foster-grandparent-even-during-covid/) - When school is in session, many children in Maine get the extra benefit of a grandparent in the classroom. A Foster Grandparent. Things have changed because of COVID, but some Foster Grandparents have found other ways to connect with their kids. When school is in session, many children in Maine get the extra benefit of a grandparent in the classroom. A Foster Grandparent. Things have changed because of COVID, but some Foster Grandparents have found other ways to connect with their kids.
- [Healing from a shoulder injury, feeling grateful, and staying positive](https://dianeatwood.com/healing-from-a-shoulder-injury-feeling-grateful-and-staying-positive/) - I could blame it on my vacuum cleaner or make a joke about the dangers of housecleaning, but the truth is I wasn't being careful. Now, my injured shoulder and I are paying the price. I could blame it on my vacuum cleaner or make a joke about the dangers of housecleaning, but the truth is I wasn't being careful. Now, my injured shoulder and I are paying the price.
- [Being a parent during COVID is just plain hard](https://dianeatwood.com/being-a-parent-during-covid-is-just-plain-hard/) - Parenting may be one of the hardest things you've ever done. Then came COVID, and it became even more challenging. Here's some helpful advice from a therapist, who has three children of her own.
- [Love and relationships in the time of COVID](https://dianeatwood.com/love-and-relationships-in-the-time-of-covid/) - #post_excerptThe stress of this past year may have put a strain on your relationship with your spouse or partner. If so, we have some loving advice from a licensed marriage and family therapist.
- [Leg pain after exercise could mean a vein problem](https://dianeatwood.com/leg-pain-exercise-vein-problem/) - It's not normal for your legs to hurt. If you've just started a new exercise routine they may be sore for a few days. But if your legs hurt even if you just go for a walk, it could be a sign that you have a vein problem.
- [How to speak up for yourself on the job](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-speak-up-for-yourself-on-the-job/) - #post_excerptLooking for a new job? A raise? A promotion? Here is some advice from a professional career coach.
- [COVID-19: Mixed news but reasons for optimism](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-mixed-news/) - Dr. Dora Anne Mills looks at COVID variants and vaccines and gives us reasons to be optimistic. Dr. Dora Anne Mills looks at COVID variants and vaccines and gives us reasons to be optimistic.
- [How to get ready for your COVID-19 vaccine appointment](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-get-ready-for-your-covid-19-vaccine-appointment/) - #post_excerptScheduled to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Dr. Dora Anne Mills has some useful information that you should read ahead of time.
- [Dealing with seasonal depression and more in the workplace](https://dianeatwood.com/dealing-with-seasonal-depression-and-more-in-the-workplace/) - The stress of dealing with COVID-19 has made things even worse for people who struggle with seasonal depression. It impacts all aspects of their lives, including their work life. The stress of dealing with COVID-19 has made things even worse for people who struggle with seasonal depression. It impacts all aspects of their lives, including their work life.
- [How to make resolutions and not break them](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-make-resolutions-and-not-break-them/) - Have you already broken those resolutions you made? You're not alone, but we've got some advice that may help you get on a more successful track. Have you already broken those resolutions you made? You're not alone, but we've got some advice that may help you get on a more successful track.
- [Two turbulent threats and transitions](https://dianeatwood.com/two-turbulent-threats-and-transitions/) - Dr. Dora Anne Mills reflects on "two seismic events - the pandemic and the threats to our democracy" and answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.Dr. Dora Anne Mills reflects on "two seismic events - the pandemic and the threats to our democracy" and answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
- [COVID-19: which habits to keep, which ones to ditch](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-which-habits-to-keep-which-ones-to-ditch/) - As we prepare for our pared-down Thanksgiving celebrations, COVID rages on across the country. With vaccines on the horizon, it's possible to imagine life returning to "normal" again. Dr. Dora Anne Mills considers the habits we've had to develop and what will happen to them.
- [COVID-19 and the lights of faith and hope](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-and-the-lights-of-faith-and-hope/) - During these dark days of COVID-19, Dr. Dora Anne Mills reflects on other dark times in the history of our world and offers us some hope.
- [Reflecting on the lessons of 2020](https://dianeatwood.com/reflections-on-the-lessons-of-2020/) - In this thoughtful essay, in which she reflects on the past and looks to the future, Dr. Dora Anne Mills writes that she chose to spend New Year's weekend living in the present. It was a good place to be, she said.
- [An inspiring conversation about aging with Liz Johnson](https://dianeatwood.com/an-inspiring-conversation-about-aging-with-liz-johnson/) - Elizabeth Johnson is not only curious about things — lots of things — she actually pursues most of them. She's an interesting, energetic, inspiring woman. Find out for yourself in this episode of the Catching Health podcast. Elizabeth Johnson is not only curious about things — lots of things — she actually pursues most of them. She's an interesting, energetic, inspiring woman. Find out for yourself in this episode of the Catching Health podcast.
- [Have a happy new year and other resolutions](https://dianeatwood.com/have-a-happy-new-year-and-other-resolutions/) - #post_excerptWhen the new year rolls around, so do thoughts of making resolutions. Need some inspiration? I came up with a whopping 175 suggestions!
- [Six secrets to keeping your New Year's resolutions all year long](https://dianeatwood.com/secrets-keeping-new-years-resolutions/) - Supposedly, only 8 percent of people in the U.S. keep their New Year's resolutions. Follow these six secrets and give yourself at shot at making yours stick.
- [How to add a few laughs to your daily routine](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-add-a-few-laughs-to-your-daily-routine/) - I try to find things to laugh about, but it's not always easy these days. Laughing is supposed to be good for us but how can you laugh if so little seems funny? What if you just decided to laugh for no apparent reason. That's what Laughter Yoga is all about. I tried it recently and enjoyed myself. No joke.
- [30 years after lifesaving heart surgery, Mindy Beyer celebrates with a day of gratitude](https://dianeatwood.com/30-years-after-lifesaving-heart-surgery-mindy-beyer-celebrates-with-a-day-of-gratitude/) - She may not live past the age of three, said her doctors. Not only did she prove them wrong, but Mindy Beyer also says she has been given more than she ever expected. Definitely worth celebrating!
- [Her heart is strong with love](https://dianeatwood.com/her-heart-is-strong-with-love/) - Told she would probably never be able to have children because she was born with a heart defect, Mindy Beyer defied the odds. In 2012, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Her story.
- [Living with a blood disorder called polycythemia vera](https://dianeatwood.com/living-with-a-blood-disorder-called-polycythemia-vera/) - Rebecca Reilly was recently diagnosed with the rare blood disorder polycythemia vera. She is sharing her story to inspire others to pay attention to their body and the clues it gives.
- [Some advice and perspectives on growing older](https://dianeatwood.com/some-advice-and-perspectives-on-growing-older/) - What is old? Wendy Adlerstein, my guest on this episode of the Catching Health podcast, suggests that it has more to do with attitude than how many birthdays you've celebrated. She's a licensed social worker with a certificate in gerontology and the Executive Director of FirstLight Home Care in the Boston area. We tackled several issues related to getting older that are definitely worth listening to, especially if you or your parents are getting older.
- [To Root and To Rise: Accepting Brain Injury](https://dianeatwood.com/to-root-and-to-rise-accepting-brain-injury/) - A brain injury changed Carole Starr's life forever. She learned to accept it, but not easily. In this Catching Health podcast, she talks about her book To Root & To Rise: Accepting Brain Injury.
- [Fred Craigie on living a meaningful, joyful, and peaceful life](https://dianeatwood.com/fred-craigie-on-living-a-meaningful-joyful-and-peaceful-life/) - What does it mean to be you? If that seems like a question that would require deep reflection, you are right. It's exactly what psychologist Dr. Fred Craigie is inviting us to do. In this Catching Health podcast, he has a wealth of questions to help lead us along a path of self-reflection and he has a new book that we should certainly take along on our journey.
- [Managing motherhood when you have MCAS, POTS, and hEDS](https://dianeatwood.com/managing-motherhood-when-you-have-mcas-pots-and-heds/) - Crystal Goodwin had always wanted to be a mother. Because she has some significant health issues, she knew it would be a challenge. She was right, but she has a lot of support and is looking forward to a little bit more.
- [COVID-19: A tale of two worlds](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-a-tale-of-two-worlds/) - Playing it safe versus throwing all caution to the wind. A not-so brief update from Dr. Dora Anne Mills.
- [Mast Cell Disease: When your immune system becomes the enemy](https://dianeatwood.com/mast-cell-disease/) - Three years ago, Crystal Goodwin, who just turned 29, lived a fairly normal life. A rare disorder call Mast Cell Activation Syndrome changed Crystal's life almost overnight.
- [Postpartum depression happens to dads, too](https://dianeatwood.com/postpartum-depression-happens-to-dads-too/) - It's not unusual for new mothers to experience postpartum depression after giving birth. But what about new fathers? Can they, too, have postpartum depression? Definitely.
- [Anxiety in the time of COVID (and politics)](https://dianeatwood.com/anxiety-in-the-time-of-covid-and-politics/) - So ... feeling anxious lately? I know I am and it's wearing on me (and likely, my husband). Fortunately, I'm open to asking for advice, and that in itself can help me calm down. Writing this blog post was also helpful. It makes me feel connected when I can share what I learn.
- [Achieving a personal best during COVID and staying positive](https://dianeatwood.com/achieving-a-personal-best-during-covid-and-staying-positive/) - At the beginning of the pandemic, Connie Venskus worked on puzzles, but then she put them away to pursue some more meaningful goals — making masks and training for a Jimmy Fund marathon walk.
- [Catherine Gentile, author](https://dianeatwood.com/catherine-gentile-author/) - Listen to my conversation (there's also a transcript available) with Maine author Catherine Gentile. Her latest book, Small Lies was just released. We talk about the stories in it, including the lie we tell ourselves about aging, and we talk about Alzheimer's' — which both of our mothers had — and how to possibly prevent this horrible disease.
- [Understanding the impact of COVID on senior living communities](https://dianeatwood.com/understanding-the-impact-of-covid-on-senior-living-communities/) - People who live in senior and assisted living communities are at increased risk when it comes to COVID because of their age and the likelihood they have underlying health issues. How these communities tackle keeping residents and staff safe during the pandemic can be either life-saving or life-threatening. I look at one company that has been trying hard to get it right.
- [You mean there’s therapy for that? Pelvic health physical therapy and why it matters](https://dianeatwood.com/you-mean-theres-therapy-for-that-pelvic-health-physical-therapy-and-why-it-matters/) - Most people have been to a physical therapist or are familiar with what they do. What you might not know is there are physical therapists specially trained in strengthening an often overlooked group of muscles — the ones in your pelvis. More important than you may realize.
- [What happens to your veins as you age](https://dianeatwood.com/what-happens-to-your-veins-as-you-age/) - Our veins change with age, but no matter what risks you might have or how old you are, living with venous disease is not a foregone conclusion. Learn about common conditions and modern treatments and techniques that get you on your feet again.
- [Modern techniques for treating varicose veins](https://dianeatwood.com/treating-varicose-veins/) - After years of suffering from varicose veins, Jane Smith finally found relief. Learn more about minimally invasive techniques used to treat vein problems.
- [Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Are you at risk?](https://dianeatwood.com/dvt-are-you-at-risk/) - A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot deep inside a vein. Read this Catching Health blog post to learn the risk factors and the symptoms. It could save your life.
- [Early warning signs of a torn or detached retina](https://dianeatwood.com/early-warning-signs-of-a-torn-or-detached-retina/) - It's easy to take your eyes for granted when you're seeing just fine. And some people are apt to not pay attention to annoying little things like floaters or occasional flashes of light. Don't ignore them.
- [The truth about women and retirement](https://dianeatwood.com/the-truth-about-women-and-retirement-2/) - One of the truths about women and retirement is that everyone's story is different. Some women don't know what they'll do with their lives when they stop working and for others, it's their chance to start fulfilling their dreams.
- [Losing your balance lately? This is a must-read](https://dianeatwood.com/losing-your-balance-lately-this-is-a-must-read/) - I'm getting old, my balance isn't what it used to be. Do you ever say that to yourself? Well, guess what, age may be a factor, but there are things we all can do to improve our balance.
- [Here, let me help you out of that chair](https://dianeatwood.com/here-let-me-help-you-out-of-that-chair/) - If you ever find yourself having trouble getting up out of a chair (or know someone else who does) you'll want to read these helpful tips.
- [October surprises about the COVID-19 pandemic](https://dianeatwood.com/october-surprises-about-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - We've learned some important, potentially life-saving, facts about COVID-19 since the pandemic descended upon the world. We get some of the details from Dr. Dora Anne Mills. She calls them October surprises.
- [Finding new ways to honor passed loved ones during COVID](https://dianeatwood.com/finding-new-ways-to-honor-passed-loved-ones-during-covid/) - We've all read the stories or had a personal experience with not being allowed to see loved ones who are in the hospital, a nursing home, or assisted living facility. Especially heart wrenching is not being able to gather around when a loved one is dying or to honor them afterward.
- [Add some yoga poses to your life](https://dianeatwood.com/add-some-yoga-poses-to-your-life/) - As the days get shorter and cooler forcing people to hunker down inside, getting regular exercise can be a challenge. But not impossible. For instance, how about signing up for an online yoga class?
- [Navigating Glioblastoma: A Caregiver's Perspective](https://dianeatwood.com/navigating-glioblastoma-a-caregivers-perspective/) - When Sally Connolly's late husband was diagnosed with glioblastoma, she started writing down everything. Those notes eventually evolved into a memoir. In this podcast, Sally talks about her husband's struggle with brain cancer from her perspective — as his caregiver.
- [Heart problems made her afraid until she got up and started moving](https://dianeatwood.com/heart-problems/) - When Kelly David was diagnosed with two life-threatening heart conditions, she became afraid and depressed. It took a while but she finally decided being afraid was no way to live. When you read her story, you'll not only cheer her on, you might also be motivated to start moving, too.
- [The doctor will see you now — by video](https://dianeatwood.com/the-doctor-will-see-you-now-by-video/) - With the explosion of COVID-19 in the United States, we've also seen an explosion of telehealth programs. If you can't go see your doctor in person, how about an online visit?
- [Elizabeth Taylor dies. What is congestive heart failure?](https://dianeatwood.com/elizabeth-taylor-dies-what-is-congestive-heart-failure/) - Learn what causes congestive heart failure and how to identify common symptoms.
- [What you need to know about Lyme Disease](https://dianeatwood.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-lyme-disease/) - Not all ticks are deer ticks and not all deer ticks transmit Lyme Disease. But you never know, so you have to be careful. Read this important information.
- [Unplug and Get a Good Night's Sleep](https://dianeatwood.com/unplug-and-get-a-good-nights-sleep/) - Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you know why? Check out these tips.
- [Nona gets personal about colon cancer in women](https://dianeatwood.com/nona-gets-personal-about-colon-cancer/) - Nona has an important story to tell about colon cancer and how getting a colonoscopy could save your life. She has gained a bit of notoriety sharing her story.
- [A colonoscopy? Do I have to?](https://dianeatwood.com/colonoscopy/) - If you are 45 or older or have a family history of colorectal cancer, the answer is a resounding yes. And if you haven't, what's your excuse?
- [Just an Apple a Day?](https://dianeatwood.com/just-an-apple-a-day/) - Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Sorting out the facts.
- [When You Have Alzheimer's, Getting Your Hair Washed Can Take on a Whole New Meaning](https://dianeatwood.com/alzheimers-getting-your-hair-washed/) - People with Alzheimer's may lose their cognitive memories, but are able to hang on to emotional memories. A trip to the hairdresser can help build those memories.
- [Did you know? Adults need their shots, too!](https://dianeatwood.com/did-you-know-adults-need-their-shots/) - My dad had shingles and ended up with unrelenting nerve pain. That's why I didn't hesitate to get the new shingles vaccine. Neither did my husband. It's not the only vaccine recommended for adults. We've got the whole list for you.
- [Now it's my turn](https://dianeatwood.com/now-its-my-turn/) - All Nancy Marshall's mother wants is a hug, but because of COVID, it hasn't been possible for months. Nancy writes about the frustration, sadness, and guilt she's been feeling.
- [Coping with the pandemic has its highs and lows](https://dianeatwood.com/coping-with-the-pandemic-has-its-highs-and-lows/) - Most of the time I think I'm doing ok, even better than ok. I don't really mind staying home and have plenty of projects to keep me busy and opportunities to connect with other people. But out of the blue, I can suddenly feel almost overwhelming sadness and despair. One minute the sun is shining and the next, it's a downpour.
- [So many different kinds of yoga — which is best for you?](https://dianeatwood.com/kinds-of-yoga/) - Look up yoga and you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the different types. Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa and more. Yoga instructor Lauren Keiser put together a short tutorial on some of the most popular classes.
- [Lessons from abroad and from here in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/lessons-from-abroad-and-from-here-in-maine/) - Dr. Dora Anne Mills takes a look at what has been happening with the pandemic in other countries and reviews lessons learned both abroad and closer to home. She warns that this fall and winter could be very challenging, but she also shares some motherly advice.
- [COVID-19 Maine update 6/8/2020](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-maine-update-6-8-2020/) - Dr. Dora Anne Mills usually informs us about the current situation with COVID-19. But in this update, she writes about the connection between the pandemic and the recent protests and where it might lead.
- [COVID-19 Maine update 5/18/2020](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-update-maine-5-18-2020/) - As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, including in Maine and the rest of the United States, the information we receive can sometimes be misleading and/or confusing. That's why it's important to get it from a trusted source. One of mine is Dr. Dora Anne Mills.
- [Your aging parents are getting a divorce? Now what?](https://dianeatwood.com/your-aging-parents-are-getting-a-divorce-now-what/) - Whether they were caught off guard or they've been expecting their parents to divorce for years, many adult children are rocked to the core when it actually happens. Family therapists Carol Hughes and Bruce Fredenburg have written a book called Home Will Never Be the Same Again. They did it because, in their experience, few people recognize the impact divorce can have on adult children. In this episode of the Catching Health podcast, the authors offer a useful guide for so-called adult children of gray divorce.
- [Tarts full of sweetness and a few life lessons](https://dianeatwood.com/tarts-full-of-sweetness-and-a-few-life-lessons/) - What lessons could this mouth-watering pastry teach other than sometimes it's ok to indulge in sweetness? One might be that you shouldn't be afraid to tackle a project you think you'd never be able to do. Don't hold back. Learn some Kitchen Lessons from a pro.
- [Desperate for a little extra help? Call My Grandson](https://dianeatwood.com/desperate-for-a-little-extra-help-call-my-grandson/) - What do you do when you're no longer able to run your own errands and it's becoming more difficult to do even simple household chores? Alicia Shambo calls My Grandson.
- [Painful sunburn? Look in your kitchen for quick relief](https://dianeatwood.com/painful-sunburn-look-in-your-kitchen-for-quick-relief/) - We all know that a sunburn not only hurts like you know what, but it can also set the stage for problems down the road, including skin cancer. If you slipped up and stayed out in the sun a bit too long, your kitchen may provide some remedies.
- [Our Wisdom Years and how to make the most of them](https://dianeatwood.com/our-wisdom-years-and-how-to-make-the-most-of-them/) - How can you grow older with joy, fulfillment, resilience, and no regrets? You could begin by reading the book Our Wisdom Years by psychologist Dr. Charles Garfield. Instead of fighting against aging or later life as he calls it, he suggests that we embrace the opportunity to live a more meaningful life. His book provides a roadmap that is guaranteed to lead you down a road of adventure and deep reflection. Listen to our conversation and learn more.
- [Quitting smoking during the pandemic](https://dianeatwood.com/quitting-smoking-during-the-pandemic/) - What do you think? Would now, in the middle of a pandemic, be a good time to quit smoking? Maybe, since your usual routine may already be disrupted. Here are some pros and cons from a man who quit in May and some helpful resources if you want to try.
- [Coping with hot steamy weather and bad air quality](https://dianeatwood.com/hot-weather-bad-air/) - When the temperature rises here in Maine, so can the ozone level. High levels can make it harder to breathe. The best advice is to take it easy and stay cool. Learn more from Catching Health.
- [COVID-19: Our actions matter](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-our-actions-matter/) - As deaths from COVID-19 climb upward, it is on track to become the third leading cause of death in the U.S. for 2020. Our actions can move us in either direction, says Dr. Dora Mills. Our actions matter.
- [COVID-19 in 2020: Cleaning up from atop my soapbox](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-in-2020-cleaning-up-from-atop-my-soapbox/) - How do we make sense of what we know about COVID-19? What's true, what's not? How do we cope with our new realities? If we can't change things on a grand scale, what can we do in our corner of the world? These are a few of the questions Nancy Flagg has been pondering lately.
- [How to wear and care for your mask](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-wear-and-care-for-your-mask/) - You might think it's pretty straightforward. Put on a mask when you'll be around other people and store it where you can find it for the next time. Only there are some important steps and tips that you should know about. Here they are.
- [The importance of being in control](https://dianeatwood.com/the-importance-of-being-in-control/) - It's challenging enough for people with chronic conditions to manage their health and navigate a complicated healthcare system. Because of COVID, many people are isolated and disconnected, which creates even more challenges. Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, a program called Ibis is helping people stay connected and manage their health from home.
- [Will your relationship survive the pandemic?](https://dianeatwood.com/will-your-relationship-survive-the-pandemic/) - COVID-19 has changed our personal relationships in a big way. We are separated from some of the people we love and thrown together 24/7 with others. Either situation takes its toll. In this blog post, we look at the stress too much togetherness can cause and offer some professional advice.
- [COVID-19 Maine update on reopening schools](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-maine-update-on-reopening-schools/) - Is it safe for schools to reopen in the fall? At this stage of the pandemic, there is no way to know. We can, however, learn from the experiences of other countries. Dr. Dora Mills makes some comparisons and looks at what scientists understand so far about COVID transmission in school-aged children.
- [Enjoying challenges, staying grounded](https://dianeatwood.com/enjoying-challenges-staying-grounded/) - For Tim Hayes, the COVID-19 pandemic became a reality on a Friday the 13th. The school he works in closed and within a matter of days, everything was happening online, including counseling students, which is what Tim does. From time to time, he's also had to do a bit of self-counseling. Either way, he always offers a blend of compassion and optimism.
- [Before you set off those 4th of July fireworks — how to stay safe and follow the law](https://dianeatwood.com/fireworks-safety-and-law/) - Planning a 4th of July fireworks display in your backyard? You need to know what the law allows. You also want to follow these important safety tips.
- [Simple food safety tips for outdoor cooking](https://dianeatwood.com/food-safety-tips/) - You may not be hosting many people right now, but it still never hurts to be reminded about the safe handling of food. Especially when it's summer and you're cooking outside.
- [Researching during a lockdown](https://dianeatwood.com/researching-during-a-lockdown/) - Out of the blue, soon after we began staying at home because of COVID-19, I received an intriguing email from a retired librarian who lives in Newfoundland, Canada. This is a story about why she sent me an email and what she has been doing to cope with the pandemic.
- [Embracing the positive](https://dianeatwood.com/embracing-the-positive/) - "We teach best what we most need to learn." A quote that has helped guide Patrica Raskin throughout her life. She wears many hats, but in her job as a radio show host, she learns a lot from the people she interviews. What interests her most is how to maintain a positive attitude.
- [The art of offering comfort to someone who is grieving](https://dianeatwood.com/offering-comfort/) - In our culture, we're taught to cheer people up. It's not the same as giving comfort. Learn some tips on the art of comforting from an expert on grieving.
- [Trying to stay connected from afar](https://dianeatwood.com/trying-to-stay-connected-from-afar/) - Bill Saltzer lives in Maine and the rest of his family is scattered around the country. Seeing each other in person was already difficult. but because of COVID-19, it's now an impossibility. His son writes about the challenges of trying to stay connected.
- [How staying at home can lead to back pain](https://dianeatwood.com/how-staying-at-home-can-lead-to-back-pain/) - If you've been staying at home because of the pandemic, do you find yourself being more active or less? Either way, you may be putting yourself at risk of hurting your back. Here are some prevention and treatment tips from physical therapist Jason Adour.
- [Structure, purpose, and activity](https://dianeatwood.com/structure-purpose-and-activity/) - Everybody has a story to tell about how they are coping with the pandemic. This one comes from my brother-in-law Russ, who writes that among other things, riding his bike and creating art help keep him on firm ground.
- [Fresh out of the oven — rosemary focaccia](https://dianeatwood.com/rosemary-focaccia/) - Who doesn't love the smell of baking bread? Since COVID-19 has kept me home, I've baked quite a few loaves. Want to fill your home with the scent and your belly with the deliciousness? Here's a recipe for rosemary focaccia.
- [Motivation to move!](https://dianeatwood.com/motivation-to-move/) - Been a little lax when it comes to getting regular exercise? You're not alone. Some people have figured out a routine that works for them, but others are struggling. If that's you, here's some motivation and a few how-to videos.
- [Pejj Nunes and her Shibui Found Image Art](https://dianeatwood.com/pejj-nunes-and-her-shibui-found-image-art/) - Follow the lines, the shapes, the colors in this image. When I do, I am mesmerized and calmed. The image was created by Maine artist Pejj Nunes, who wants to teach her method as a form of art therapy. It's called Shibui Found Image Art and because of COVID-19, she now has to develop a different way of teaching than she had planned.
- [The good, the bad, and the wild](https://dianeatwood.com/the-good-the-bad-and-the-wild/) - George Smith, the consummate outdoorsman, now spends most of his time inside. Because of COVID-19, yes, but also because he has ALS. I'm sure George has his moments, but he manages to meet them with grace and humor.
- [Staying positive with ALS: An update on George Smith](https://dianeatwood.com/als-george-smith/) - More than a year has passed since well-known Maine sportsman and columnist George Smith found out he had ALS. As the disease progresses, it takes things away from him, but his sense of humor and optimistic nature remain steadfast.
- [George Smith: Diagnosed with ALS](https://dianeatwood.com/george-smith-diagnosed-with-als/) - ALS is a devastating disease. George Smith remembers the moment his doctor gave him the diagnosis. And the moment he decided to reset his priorities in life.
- [Opening up about re-opening](https://dianeatwood.com/opening-up-about-re-opening/) - This is a story about finding humor in a complicated, confusing, anxiety-provoking situation. Determined to go by the book when she re-opened her acupuncture practice, Meret Bainbridge was blindsided by something unexpected that happened. She invites us all to laugh with her.
- [A challenging time](https://dianeatwood.com/a-challenging-time/) - Dr. Fred Craigie teaches and writes about spirituality and says he often talks about what it means “to live a good life.” He contemplates his own answer to the question during these extraordinary times.
- [Black flies — defenders of the wilderness!](https://dianeatwood.com/black-flies-facts/) - You hate black flies even more than some other flying insects? They actually do some good in the world. Read how.
- [What grief is teaching all of us](https://dianeatwood.com/what-grief-is-teaching-all-of-us/) - For some people, the grief that COVID-19 has wrought is painfully apparent. Serious illness, death, unemployment, isolation, severe anxiety, depression. But even people who seem to be doing ok are feeling grief. Dr. Katie Eastman, a psychotherapist, says right now everyone, including her, is grieving the loss of something or someone.
- [Being a human is hard](https://dianeatwood.com/being-a-human-is-hard/) - Do you ever have feelings that you don't know how or what to name? For instance, you miss the way life used to be before COVID-19. You worry about what the future holds. But what are you feeling? Sadness? Anxiety? Fear? Yes, to all but you may also be experiencing grief, something Beth Dolloff understands all too well.
- [Dance, dance, dance](https://dianeatwood.com/dance-dance-dance/) - Want to lose some weight? Reduce stress? Then dance, dance, dance!
- [Life under lockdown: The introvert’s ideal](https://dianeatwood.com/life-under-lockdown-the-introverts-ideal/) - Life these days is challenging for all of us, some more than others. Roxanne Jones realizes that she is among the more fortunate. And for that, she is grateful.
- [Becoming an ‘I’](https://dianeatwood.com/becoming-an-i/) - When you are someone who loves being around other people, the thought of being isolated for weeks on end might be unbearable. But Charlie Grindle, a self-avowed extrovert, has discovered some of the upsides.
- [A time for reflection](https://dianeatwood.com/a-time-for-reflection/) - Imagine getting an email out of the blue from someone you met 35 years ago. An email that said thank you. During these uncertain times, Rhonda Montanez has been feeling more reflective and decided to reach out to someone from her past. I am that grateful someone.
- [COVID-19 Maine Update 5/12/2020](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-maine-update-5-12-2020/) - As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, including in Maine and the rest of the United States, the information we receive can sometimes be misleading and/or confusing. That's why it's important to get it from a trusted source. One of mine is Dr. Dora Anne Mills.
- [Here We Are](https://dianeatwood.com/here-we-are/) - "Here we are, in this beautiful slowing down that allows us to open and know a different way. Priorities will sift and shift, as we move through this new way of being. A hopefully more loving time, a learning time and a forgiving time will become us." Some lessons from Arlene Wing
- [Now. Here. This.](https://dianeatwood.com/now-here-this/) - Dancing sets her free. Fills her heart and soul with joy. But for the time being, Susan Fekety has set her dancing shoes aside. And instead of feeling her spirit soar, it began to plummet. Three short words have helped lift her up and sustain her during this challenging time: Now. Here. This.
- [Unsung heroes](https://dianeatwood.com/unsung-heroes/) - There are a lot of unsung heroes out there right now. I would like to draw your attention to one particular group that I don't think I've heard mentioned yet. Home care providers.
- [COVID-19 Maine Update 5/5/2020](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-maine-update-5-5-2020/) - As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, including in Maine and the rest of the United States, the information we receive can sometimes be misleading and/or confusing. That's why it's important to get it from a trusted source. One of mine is Dr. Dora Anne Mills.
- [COVID-19: Maine update 4/21/2020](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-maine-update-4-21-2020/) - As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, including in Maine and the rest of the United States, the information we receive can sometimes be misleading and/or confusing. That's why it's important to get it from a trusted source. One of mine is Dr. Dora Anne Mills.
- [Can you learn to be grateful even when you feel anything but?](https://dianeatwood.com/learn-to-be-grateful/) - Did you know that practicing gratitude can make you happier and healthier? Don't know where to begin? Some tips from Dr. Robert Emmons, a gratitude expert.
- [Citrus Spinach Salad](https://dianeatwood.com/citrus-spinach-salad/) - I have a recipe for you that is delicious and healthy, along with good things to know about a Mediterranean diet AND what I learned about pomegranates.
- [Waiting](https://dianeatwood.com/waiting/) - In her account of how she is managing life in self-isolation, Jane Dougall writes that she has spent most of her life waiting for something. Now is no different, but what makes this current situation so challenging is the "unknown unknowing". What Jane does know is that "we are not going back to what was."
- [Feeling thankful](https://dianeatwood.com/feeling-thankful/) - Every day we hear the numbers. On this day, Wednesday, April 29, 2020, COVID-19 has been confirmed in 1056 people here in Maine. According to the Maine CDC, 615 people have recovered, 52 have died. But the numbers don't include everyone. Ericka Dodge Katz, for instance. This is her story.
- [Acceptance, lessons, and gratitude](https://dianeatwood.com/acceptance-lessons-and-gratitude/) - We all have our own challenges as we try to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic, some more difficult than others. Carolyn Delaney knows what it means to face a challenge and she also understands that we can learn something from other people's journeys.
- [Salmon with mango salsa and accordion roasted potatoes](https://dianeatwood.com/salmon-with-mango-salsa-and-accordion-roasted-potatoes/) - I've been noticing a lot of sharing of recipes lately and pictures of incredible looking dishes that people have cooked. Here are some recipes from my sister-in-law. I haven't tasted them, but I'll guarantee they're amazing because that's the kind of cook she is.
- [The pull to help](https://dianeatwood.com/the-pull-to-help/) - Her greatest joy in life is spending time with her grandchildren, but she can't right now. Rather than sit at home this Maine woman decided to come out of retirement and get back to work — nursing.
- [Grandparenting from a distance](https://dianeatwood.com/grandparenting-from-a-distance/) - Grandparents everywhere are trying to meet the challenge of social distancing. Not easy when all you want to do is scoop them up in your arms and give them a hug. Here's a little inspiration on how you can stay safe during the pandemic and still connect.
- [March 5, 2020 — Let the retirement adventure begin?](https://dianeatwood.com/march-5-2020-let-the-retirement-adventure-begin/) - Bob and Toni have been talking about their retirement dream for a long time. They'd sold their furniture, found a buyer for their house, and begun their journey when the COVID-19 pandemic forced a change of plans.
- [At home with Jen](https://dianeatwood.com/at-home-with-jen/) - If you were at home with Jen during this pandemic, chances are you'd be indulging in a spoonful (or more) of ice cream every now and again. Just enough to help you feel better than okay.
- [Greetings from Spain](https://dianeatwood.com/greetings-from-spain/) - A dream come true. Well, not quite. Instead of spending a year traveling around Spain, this retired couple is now on lockdown.
- [Flu still in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/flu-still-in-maine/) - COVID-19 is our main concern these days, but the flu season isn't over yet. I thought it would be helpful to share some reminders of what that can mean, especially for older people.
- [Luanne Cameron's 110 Philosophy](https://dianeatwood.com/luanne-camerons-110-philosophy/) - Ever have an idea for a book you'd like to write? When it happened to Luanne Cameron, she grabbed hold of her idea and turned it into a reality. Her book The 110 Philosophy was published in January 2020. It's all about the principles she uses to guide her through life, one that is now impacted by a global pandemic.
- [She's a card-carrying introvert but ...](https://dianeatwood.com/shes-a-card-carrying-introvert-but/) - Are you an extrovert or introvert? Supposedly extroverts are having the hardest time dealing with being isolated. Not necessarily so. Here's Jen Dimond's story.
- [Coping alongside your best (long-distance) friend](https://dianeatwood.com/coping-alongside-your-best-long-distance-friend/) - Supporting each other when you have to keep your distance isn't always easy. But as this global pandemic rages on, people everywhere are coming up with creative ways to look after one another. As you'll discover in this story by Fran and Marty, it's even possible when you are separated by an ocean.
- [COVID-19: Maine update](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-maine-update/) - As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world and in the United States, the information we receive can sometimes be misleading and/or confusing. That's why it's important to get it from a trusted source. One of mine is Dr. Dora Anne Mills.
- [COVID-19 and another way to say I love you](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-and-another-way-to-say-i-love-you/) - All across the country and here in Maine, events are being canceled or postponed, people are being encouraged to stay home, when possible, they are working from home, classes are being offered online. The list grows minute by minute. Alongside these measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 is the risk that some people will feel disconnected from their loved ones. One example, those who live in long-term care facilities and nursing homes that are now closed to visitors.
- [Bright Side March 14, 2020](https://dianeatwood.com/bright-side-march-14-2020/) - Having trouble sleeping lately? I am. Seems all I can think about is COVID-19. I feel caught between wanting to learn as much as I can and wanting to turn everything off. But I received a few unexpected gifts today that brightened up my attitude. I'd like to share them with you.
- [COVID-19: Maine update 3/17/2020](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-maine-update-3-17-2020/) - As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, including in Maine and the rest of the United States, the information we receive can sometimes be misleading and/or confusing. That's why it's important to get it from a trusted source. One of mine is Dr. Dora Anne Mills.
- [Bright Side March 21, 2020](https://dianeatwood.com/bright-side-march-21-2020/) - Feeling down? A little lost? Uncertain? Overwhelmed? Take a quick Bright Side break with me.
- [COVID-19: Maine update 3/24/2020](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-maine-update-3-24-2020/) - As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, including in Maine and the rest of the United States, the information we receive can sometimes be misleading and/or confusing. That's why it's important to get it from a trusted source. One of mine is Dr. Dora Anne Mills.
- [COVID-19's impact on a small business](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19s-impact-on-a-small-business/) - The threat of COVID-19 has turned our world(s) upside down. People isolated at home, some working, some out of a job, some not well, many feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. Pete Smith's story is that the business he and his partner Gudrun worked so hard to build is now closed. But as you'll see, Pete's an optimist.
- [The luxury of unexpected time](https://dianeatwood.com/the-luxury-of-unexpected-time/) - We all have our own perspectives on the effects of COVID-19 on our lives. I am grateful to have this blog where I can share information and people's stories, including my own sometimes. This short story comes from Sister Miriam Therese Callnan.
- [Let's do this](https://dianeatwood.com/lets-do-this/) - Words of wisdom from my husband Barry: Being resourceful, gathering and sharing information (from credible sources) and visualizing that inevitable time ahead when things will be better helps us to be resilient. Read what else he has to say about trying to make the best of a challenging situation.
- [COVID-19: Maine update 3/31/2020](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-maine-update-3-31-2020/) - As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, including in Maine and the rest of the United States, the information we receive can sometimes be misleading and/or confusing. That's why it's important to get it from a trusted source. One of mine is Dr. Dora Anne Mills.
- [Shaken not scared: Coping in the time of the new normal](https://dianeatwood.com/shaken-not-scared-coping-in-the-time-of-the-new-normal/) - This new normal we are experiencing can be overwhelming from many different angles. Even if you are a fairly level-headed individual like Diana Page. As a nurse practitioner, she is a pro at assessing a situation and taking appropriate action. She shares some of the lessons she continues to learn.
- [Shelter in place in NYC](https://dianeatwood.com/shelter-in-place-in-nyc/) - My nephew and his family live in New York City, where streets usually crowded with vehicles and people are now empty and quiet. They've been isolated at home for several weeks now, with no end in sight. Their usual routines don't work anymore, so together, they've built some new ones.
- [Driven to make more art](https://dianeatwood.com/driven-to-make-more-art/) - We all have our own ways of coping with the isolation, fear and anxiety, uncertainty, stress, you-name-it feelings that we are all experiencing these days. For Anne Strout, it's going into her studio and creating art.
- [COVID-19: Maine update 4/6/2020](https://dianeatwood.com/covid-19-maine-update-4-6-2020/) - As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, including in Maine and the rest of the United States, the information we receive can sometimes be misleading and/or confusing. That's why it's important to get it from a trusted source. One of mine is Dr. Dora Anne Mills.
- [A child is born](https://dianeatwood.com/a-child-is-born/) - In the midst of all this uncertainty and angst, there are moments of joy. One such moment occurred this past weekend when Lee Hews' first grandchild was born.
- [Conversations About Aging: Wayne Newell, 77](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-wayne-newell-77/) - Wayne Newell is a Passamaquoddy Indian Man who was born and raised on the Pleasant Point Indian Reservation in Maine. After getting a master's degree at Harvard he and his family made their home on the nearby Indian Township Reservation, where he taught until his retirement in 2012. Although struggling with health issues, Wayne's mind and spirit are going strong. I hope you enjoy and will learn from our conversation. I did.
- [How to practice gratitude and why you should](https://dianeatwood.com/gratitude-podcast/) - What are you grateful for? In this podcast, researcher Dr. Robert Emmons discusses what gratitude is, how easy it is to find it, and why it's important to try. Especially right now.
- [Trevor Maxwell mans up to cancer](https://dianeatwood.com/trevor-maxwell-mans-up-to-cancer/) - The story of a man whose life took a dark turn when he learned he had Stage IV colorectal cancer. Because of the love and support of his family he was able to pull himself out of that dark place. The key was realizing that he couldn't do it alone. Now he is providing support to other men with cancer.
- [Butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, pomegranate, and mint salad](https://dianeatwood.com/butternut-squash-brussels-sprouts-pomegranate-and-mint-salad/) - It's a great time of year for a hearty salad — like this one with roasted vegetables. Easy to make and a pleasure to eat. It's also good for you.
- [Conversations About Aging: Joe Cupo, 68](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-joe-cupo-68/) - For many people in Maine, my guest in this episode of Conversations About Aging is like an old friend. For 37 years, he broadcast the weather on the state's top news station — WCSH-TV. What's Joe Cupo up to now? He's enjoying retirement to the fullest and still keeping an eye on the weather.
- [Reducing the Risk of Flu is Worth a Shot](https://dianeatwood.com/reducing-the-risk-of-flu-is-worth-a-shot/) - The CDC recommends that everyone six months of age and older get a yearly flu shot. Only 46% of people got one last season. A Maine pediatrician looks at why.
- [Farro Grain Bowl from Union Kitchen](https://dianeatwood.com/farro-grain-bowl-from-union-kitchen/) - Lots of people are looking for healthy recipes these days. So am I. That's why I'm teaming up with Avery Richter, Executive Chef at the Black Tie Company to share some good recipes — good for you and good-tasting, too.
- [After Kathy met Sandy, life got a little easier](https://dianeatwood.com/after-kathy-met-sandy-life-got-a-little-easier/) - She may be tough, but at 60, there are some things that Kathy McInnis-Misenor can't do. She was diagnosed with a debilitating form of arthritis as a child but has still managed to achieve a lot and isn't about to quit. She now has a highly trained sidekick to help her maintain her independence.
- [Suzie Milkowich says "Bye, Polar Coaster"](https://dianeatwood.com/suzie-milkowich-says-bye-polar-coaster/) - After nearly three decades of being in and out of hospitals, on medications, and unable to work, Suzie Milkowich has a new lease on life. She shares the story of her ride on the roller coaster and how she was finally able to step off.
- [Conversations About Aging: Jennifer Fitzpatrick, 71](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-jennifer-fitzpatrick-71/) - You know the book Where's Waldo? Well, I could probably name this podcast episode Where's Jennifer? She always has something going on and no intention of slowing down any time soon.
- [What should I know about head lice now that the kids are back in school?](https://dianeatwood.com/ten-things-you-should-know-about-head-lice/) - Unfortunately, head lice are a common occurrence where children gather, such as in day care or at school. Ten things you should know about the critters.
- [Shalom House Art Program](https://dianeatwood.com/shalom-house-art-program/) - Shalom is a Hebrew word that means peace. It's also the name of a Maine organization that brings peace of mind to people with mental illness and shares their art with the world.
- [Go Red For Women in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/go-red-for-women-in-maine/) - The color red. Exciting. Stimulating. Attention-getting. It's the highest arc of the rainbow, the color with the longest wavelength. It makes us react more quickly and forcefully. It is the color of blood, symbolizing life and vitality. It is Tuesday's color. Today, Tuesday, March 6, 2012, everywhere I looked I saw red, even when I caught
- [New Year's Resolution: Work the Brain](https://dianeatwood.com/new-years-resolution-work-the-brain/) - I generally don't believe in making resolutions. I can't be trusted with them, never could. The day after I come up with one, I start to feel rebellious.
- [Depression in the Workplace](https://dianeatwood.com/depression-in-the-workplace/) - How would you explain to your boss that you suffer from depression? Why would you even bother? It can be such a risk sharing with anybody, let alone your employer, that you have a mental illness. Even in this day and age the stigma against it is alive and well. Dr. Neil Korsen, Medical Director
- [Deadly Insect Stings](https://dianeatwood.com/deadly-insect-stings/) - Don't wait to be stung to find out if you're allergic. Learn which insects are more likely to cause serious reactions and how to avoid them if you can.
- [Which is better for picking up cervical cancer? Pap or HPV Test or both?](https://dianeatwood.com/pap-or-hpv-test-or-both/) - Many women are confused about what screening tests they should have and how often. Many also don't have the latest information on the primary cause of cervical cancer.
- [A Silver Alert for Alzheimer's](https://dianeatwood.com/silver-alert-for-elderly-people-with-alzheimers-disease/) - Cathy Wells, who lives in Kansas, may have saved a man’s life this past week. As she pulled into the parking lot at her office early one morning she noticed what she thought was a bag of trash on the ground. When she got a closer look, to her horror, she saw that it wasn’t
- [Conversations About Aging: Sister Maureen Wallace, 76](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-sister-maureen-wallace-76/) - What do you think it would be like to live your life as a nun? In this episode of Conversations About Aging, Sister Maureen Wallace gives us a glimpse into what it's been like for her. Trust me, it may not be exactly what you had imagined.
- [Sleep apnea at night nearly killed this man during the day](https://dianeatwood.com/sleep-apnea-at-night-nearly-killed-this-man-during-the-day/) - Left untreated, sleep apnea can have some dangerous consequences. Learn about sleep apnea and how one man's "wake-up call" led to a diagnosis and successful treatment.
- [A recipe for Triple Triple Brittle](https://dianeatwood.com/a-recipe-for-triple-triple-brittle/) - Looking for a quick and easy dessert that satisfies a sweet tooth but might be a healthier choice than say, those fudgy brownies you love so much? Try this recipe. Simple enough that it could be whipped up by a pre-schooler.
- [Doctors who don't offer condolences when a patient dies](https://dianeatwood.com/doctors-who-dont-offer-condolences-when-a-patient-dies/) - Why is it that when a patient dies, loved ones may never hear from the doctor or other members of the medical team? Even when the patient is under treatment and has a close bond with the team. It happened to this Maine woman and it made her so angry she decided to share her story.
- [What is Mesothelioma?](https://dianeatwood.com/mesothelioma/) - No doubt you've seen commercials about mesothelioma and that there are several law firms in the country eager to represent victims. Have you ever met someone with mesothelioma?
- [Why does my heel hurt when I get up in the morning?](https://dianeatwood.com/why-does-my-heel-hurt-when-i-get-up-in-the-morning/) - If you want to wear flip flops or stilettos or slippers, fine. But don't climb any mountains or your feet, especially your heels, will be crying out in pain. Learn what else can lead to heel pain and what to do about it.
- [Ugh, it's too cold and dark to exercise](https://dianeatwood.com/ugh-its-too-cold-and-dark-to-exercise/) - Another one to add to the list of reasons why you're not exercising regularly: it's too cold and dark to exercise. Here's a bit of motivation for you.
- [Food is Medicine](https://dianeatwood.com/food-is-medicine/) - What we eat and drink can have a huge impact on our health. If you're trying to improve your diet, these recipes may help get you on your way.
- [The dos and don'ts of shoveling snow](https://dianeatwood.com/dos-and-donts-shoveling-snow/) - Shoveling snow can put you at risk if you don't do it properly — from injuring your back to causing a heart attack. Make sure to read this important advice.
- [It is a cold or the flu and why does it matter?](https://dianeatwood.com/cold-flu/) - If you're lucky, whether you have a cold or the flu, you'll recover with no problems. Sometimes, though, the flu can cause serious complications.
- [Vet to Vet Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/vet-to-vet-maine/) - Maine has one of the highest percentages of veterans in the nation. Many who are over 65 are living alone or with aging spouses and feel isolated from the community. Vet to Vet Maine matches volunteers who are themselves veterans with veterans who are experiencing loneliness and isolation. It makes a huge difference.
- [Conversations About Aging: Alma Thomas, 96](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-alma-thomas-96/) - When World War II ended, Alma Thomas was living and working in New York City. While she didn't witness the iconic picture of the sailor kissing the girl in Times Square, she says everyone was celebrating and hugging each other. She moved from New York to Maine and later traveled around the world with her late husband. Now Alma is 96 and back in Maine with lots of stories to share with us.
- [Maple syrup, good in so many ways!](https://dianeatwood.com/maple-syrup-good-in-so-many-ways/) - In the Spring a young man's fancy may lightly turn to thoughts of love, but it's also the season when many of us are fancying maple syrup. Especially here in New England. Maine Maple Sunday is always the fourth Sunday in March. Just around the corner!
- [The connection between your diet and your longevity](https://dianeatwood.com/diet-longevity/) - Restrict what you eat and you may add years to your life. Healthy years. With the help of Maine researcher Dr. Aric Rogers, we learn how that's possible.
- [Mixing dietary supplements and medications? Beware. It's a recipe for danger](https://dianeatwood.com/mixing-dietary-supplements-and-medications-beware-its-a-recipe-for-danger/) - You might not think it’s a big deal, but even the most common supplements, like a multivitamin, can cause problems when taken alongside certain medications.
- [Resolutions a failure? Three revealing questions to ask yourself right now](https://dianeatwood.com/failed-resolutions/) - Did you make resolutions? Are you still going strong? If you are, more power to you! It takes a focused person to be successful in a world full of distractions.
- [Kendra's solutions for feeling "hangry", cranky, and overwhelmed](https://dianeatwood.com/kendras-solutions/) - In our busy world, you have to make time for the things that are important to you, including yourself. Some tips on how to do that.
- [Foam rolling: Learn how to do it like a pro](https://dianeatwood.com/foam-rolling/) - Looking for a way to treat your muscles to a good massage? I found one — foam rolling. We have some tips from a physical therapist on the best techniques.
- [The Secret Life of Swimmers](https://dianeatwood.com/the-secret-life-of-swimmers/) - It's not really a secret — swimming is a great way to get and stay in shape. Especially if you've been taking it easy lately.
- [Learning How to Walk for Life](https://dianeatwood.com/learning-how-to-walk-for-life/) - Ever hear of Feldenkrais? The Feldenkrais Method uses gentle movements and directed attention to help people increase their range of motion, and improve flexibility and coordination. Worth learning about.
- [Get Up From That Chair!](https://dianeatwood.com/get-up-from-that-chair/) - All I do is sit, sit, sit at the computer. My new routine includes time out of the chair. See how I'm making it happen.
- [Feeling too grumpy or stressed out to exercise? Think again!](https://dianeatwood.com/feeling-too-grumpy-or-stressed-out-to-exercise-think-again/) - A little exercise can go a long way in reducing stress and making you feel good, along with its many other health benefits.
- [Buckle your helmets ladies. Olive Spankins is going to teach you how to skate like a roller derby pro!](https://dianeatwood.com/buckle-your-helmets-ladies-olive-spankins-is-going-to-teach-you-how-to-skate-like-a-roller-derby-pro/) - Roller derby jammers skate and muscle their way through and out of the pack so they can score points. You have to be really nimble and really fast to be a jammer. Olive Spankins can sprint on skates.
- [Movement therapy helps you become more aware of your body and more in control of your life](https://dianeatwood.com/movement-therapy/) - USM School of Music and Kate Beever, music therapist at Maine Music and Health showcase music/movement/dance and other creative arts therapies used in healthcare
- [Preventing falls: It's a Matter of Balance](https://dianeatwood.com/preventing-falls/) - Many elderly people limit activities because they're afraid of falling. A Matter of Balance offers practical advice to reduce fear and get people moving again.
- [Preventing Falls: What Fran learned about lowering her risk of falling](https://dianeatwood.com/preventing-falls-2/) - Hightailing it isn't a good thing to do if you're at risk of falling. Neither is forgetting to take your blood pressure pill or leaving your cane in the car.
- [Tips on how to take good care of your back](https://dianeatwood.com/take-care-of-your-back-tips/) - Did you know that when your back hurts, it's trying to tell you something? Learn to understand the language of your spine and maybe your days of dealing with back pain will come to an end.
- [Help. My back hurts](https://dianeatwood.com/my-back-hurts/) - Two days of nagging back pain can take its toll. It makes me want to lie around and do nothing! I know that just the opposite is probably what's going to make it feel better. Here are two movements that might help do the trick.
- [Learning about leukemia the hardest way](https://dianeatwood.com/leukemia-the-hardest-way/) - Sometimes, it only takes seconds for life to change dramatically. That is all it took for the Cochrane family. A day that began like any other ended in a nightmare and has not been the same since.
- [Nurses needed: In the community](https://dianeatwood.com/nurses-needed-in-the-community/) - Nursing care is moving from inside the hospital to outside in the community. What kind of work are nurses doing if they're not at the bedside? How are they being trained? You'll find some answers in Nurses Needed: In the community, part 4 of a Catching Health special report on nursing in Maine.
- [What it means to recover after exercise and how to do it](https://dianeatwood.com/recover-exercise/) - Sore after you exercise? A little light activity may help you recover. Learn the difference between good and bad sore and what it means to recover.
- [Are standing desks good for you or not?](https://dianeatwood.com/are-standing-desks-good-for-you-or-not/) - Did you see the news that standing desks may be bad for your health? My first reaction was HUH? I took a closer look at the study and also spoke with a spine specialist. Read what I found out.
- [A Hanukkah recipe for potato latkes from Ten Apple Farm](https://dianeatwood.com/potato-latkes-recipe/) - Potato latkes are a staple at Hanukkah celebrations and we've got a delicious, easy-to-make recipe from Maine author and goat farmer Margaret Hathaway.
- [Broad-spectrum advice about skin cancer](https://dianeatwood.com/broad-spectrum-advice-about-skin-cancer/) - My husband Barry loves being out in the sun. Here's a picture of him picking blueberries on a sweltering hot day last summer. Unfortunately, skin cancer runs in his family.
- [What’s more dangerous, tanning sprays or tanning beds?](https://dianeatwood.com/more-dangerous-tanning-sprays-beds/) - Tanning beds are risky, but what about tanning sprays? Pathologist Dr. Katy Linskey gives us the answer.
- [You just started working out. When can you expect to see some results?](https://dianeatwood.com/work-out-results/) - A few weeks have passed since you started working out. All you feel is sore and you want to quit. Here's why you shouldn't give up!
- [Words of wisdom for the new year](https://dianeatwood.com/words-of-wisdom-for-the-new-year/) - You can't live too long without learning a life lesson or two. By the time you hit 60 and beyond, it's likely you've learned quite a few. Start off the new year with some words of wisdom from the people I interviewed this past year for my Conversations About Aging podcast.
- [Driving Skills for Life](https://dianeatwood.com/driving-skills-for-life/) - Between 2009 and 2010, seven Bonny Eagle High School students were involved in serious car accidents. One student was killed. When school officials heard the Ford Driving Skills for Life program was coming to Maine, they vowed to bring it to Bonny Eagle. The DSFL program has been wending its way through 30 cities across the
- [Conversations About Aging: Shirley Weaver, 82](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-shirley-weaver-82/) - When I decided to launch Conversations About Aging, I contacted lots of people and organizations for recommendations on individuals I might interview. One of them was Jess Maurer, Executive Director of the Maine Council on Aging. One of her recommendations was Shirley Weaver. "In her 80s, a force to be reckoned with — a must interview!" I took her advice. Listen to my conversation about aging with Shirley Weaver, 82. She IS a force to be reckoned with.
- [Conversations About Aging: Lavon Harris, 100](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-lavon-harris-100/) - Lavon Harris is grateful to have lived as long as she has — 100 years! She considers herself healthy, happy, and also sad because you can't live without some sadness in your heart. She shares her joys and her sadness in this episode of Conversations About Aging, a Catching Health podcast.
- [Conversations About Aging: Sue Hoyt, 73](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-sue-hoyt-73/) - Sue Hoyt has spent her entire life helping people. She's retired now but continues working as a volunteer. Listen to our conversation and hear her stories about living in the Maine woods, going back to college, and being a volunteer.
- [Conversations About Aging: Dr. Bob McAfee, 84](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-dr-bob-mcafee-84/) - Retired surgeon Dr. Bob McAfee no longer sees patients but he still contributes to the health and wellbeing of his fellow human beings. In our conversation about aging, he reflects on his accomplishments and his life now that he is 84. He also shares a bit of wisdom.
- [Conversations About Aging: Wayne, 64](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-wayne-64-2/) - Wayne, who’s only 64, confronted some unexpected challenges during a recent job hunt. We talk about that and so much more on Conversations About Aging, a Catching Health podcast.
- [Conversations About Aging: Leona, 92](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-leona-92-2/) - Conversations About Aging is a podcast about .... aging. I am traveling the state of Maine talking to people 60+ about their perspectives on growing older. Leona, who is 92, lives in the largest city — Portland. There's plenty to do there but one major challenge makes it difficult for her to get around. It's not her age.
- [How to keep your baby safe when you're driving](https://dianeatwood.com/baby-safe-when-driving/) - Thanks to car seats, fewer children are dying in vehicle-related crashes. But even if your children are properly restrained they may not be safe. Read these tips.
- [A Maine woman who helped write the ADA celebrates its 25th anniversary](https://dianeatwood.com/a-maine-woman-who-helped-write-the-ada-celebrates-its-25th-anniversary/) - Kathy McInnis Misenor, who helped write the ADA, was invited by the White House to attend a 25th anniversary reception. There's still work to be done, she says.
- [For the love of Brussels sprouts](https://dianeatwood.com/for-the-love-of-brussels-sprouts/) - Guess what vegetable is almost always found on lists of "most-hated vegetables?" Brussels sprouts! (Turnips also tend to make the list.) They used to be one of my least favorite vegetables. Not anymore. How you cook them is the key and I've got a recipe for you.
- [Hair Matters](https://dianeatwood.com/hair-matters/) - People often don't realize how devastating it is to lose all your hair during cancer treatments. Debby Porter understands and that's why she started a program called Hair Matters. Because it does.
- [Conversations About Aging: Tom Antonik, 63](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-tom-antonik-63/) - When Tom Antonik was diagnosed with AIDS in the late 80s, he expected to die a young man. All around him, people he cared about were dying and he never dreamed that he might have a different fate. But he did and he's now old enough to share his personal perspective on aging.
- [An artist's take on the frightening unfamiliar world of cancer treatments](https://dianeatwood.com/an-artists-take-on-the-frightening-unfamilar-world-of-cancer-treatments/) - Ten years ago, Sally Loughridge, who is a well-known Maine artist, had 33 days of radiation therapy for breast cancer. To get through it, she did what she knows best. After each treatment, she painted.
- [Andy's insomnia stretch](https://dianeatwood.com/andys-insomnia-stretch/) - I think everyone has insomnia from time to time. Strength coach Andy Wight takes a break from exercising to show us a move designed to help you relax and hopefully, get a good night's sleep.
- [DCIS — five-year checkup](https://dianeatwood.com/dcis-five-year-checkup/) - Since I found out I had DCIS five years ago, I have talked with many women who also have DCIS. It's considered stage 0 breast cancer, but that doesn't mean there are zero risks. This is my story.
- [Stage 0 Breast Cancer (DCIS). Does it need to be treated?](https://dianeatwood.com/stage-0-breast-cancer-treatment/) - I am one of 60,000 women in the US diagnosed every year with Stage 0 breast cancer (DCIS). A new study suggests that treating DCIS is not always necessary.
- [I was diagnosed with DCIS — Stage 0 breast cancer](https://dianeatwood.com/i-was-diagnosed-with-dcis-stage-0-breast-cancer/) - When the radiologist said the spots on my mammogram might be DCIS I didn't know what it was. I soon found out — stage 0 breast cancer. This is my story.
- [Conversations About Aging: Vikki Choate, 62](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-vikki-choate-62/) - Vikki Choate told me that when she hit 50, something magical happened — things that used to bother her didn’t anymore. In this episode of Conversations About Aging, we talked about her view on life and how she is preparing for the future. Hint: it doesn't include retirement.
- [Scammed](https://dianeatwood.com/scammed/) - When Bob got scammed, he felt terrible. Instead of keeping it to himself, he decided to warn other people by sharing his experience.
- [A tribute to WWII veteran Leona Chasse](https://dianeatwood.com/a-tribute-to-wwii-veteran-leona-chasse/) - When she was 20 years old, Leona Bright Chasse joined the Navy. She served during World War II. The work Leona did was top secret until just a few years ago. She was a Code Girl.
- [The Holidays Aren’t What They Used to Be](https://dianeatwood.com/the-holidays-arent-what-they-used-to-be/) - I come from a big family — eight kids. We’re all adults now, with our own families and our own holiday traditions. But no matter how old you are, the traditions you grew up with are an important part of who you are. And so, if something interferes with the way things always were, it
- [Eat your carrots](https://dianeatwood.com/eat-your-carrots/) - Found a bag of carrots on our porch last night. Straight from a friend's garden. Guess what we had for dinner?
- [Conversations About Aging: Paul Quinn, 80](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-paul-quinn-80/) - Imagine living most of your life on an island off the coast of Maine. That's what Paul Quinn has done and he has lots of stories to share. Like about the time he came home to find a lobster boat (not his) half in his garage and half out in the driveway. Listen to our conversation to get that story and more.
- [How to do a standing push-up](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-do-a-standing-push-up/) - No more excuses. We're going to show you how to do a push-up standing up. Good for strengthening your upper body.
- [What you should know about hepatitis C — at any age](https://dianeatwood.com/hepatitis-c-any-age/) - An estimated 2.4 million people in the United States are living with hepatitis C. Baby boomers are among the high-risk groups. Find out why and also learn about new medications that have revolutionized how this serious infection is treated.
- [The Crabby Old Man](https://dianeatwood.com/crabby-old-man/) - A poem called "The Crabby Old Man" has made the rounds for years. It turns out the story behind the poem is not accurate, but it still contains a useful message. He may seem crabby, but the man is simply feeling lonely, isolated, invisible, and depressed.
- [Chicken soup for the flu](https://dianeatwood.com/chicken-soup-for-the-flu/) - Chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food and many people swear that it also has healing qualities. Since it's flu season in Maine, let's make some chicken soup or if you're at my house, you'll get chicken lemon soup. Good for what ails you.
- [On healing a moral injury](https://dianeatwood.com/on-healing-a-moral-injury/) - Have you ever done or witnessed something that made you feel sick inside because it violated your moral code? And ever since you seem lost and maybe even broken? There's a term for what you may be feeling — moral injury — and Volunteers of America Northern New England is trying to do something about it.
- [How to do a proper plank and push-up](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-do-a-proper-plank-and-push-up/) - Want to get stronger? Try doing some planks. We've got a quick video demo for you. And while you're down on the floor, why not do a few push-ups, too.
- [Flu season has arrived!](https://dianeatwood.com/flu-season-has-arrived/) - Leaves are falling, temperatures, too. Autumn in Maine heralds the beginning of flu season. Are you planning to get a flu shot?
- [My Happiness Lies on the 5-HTT Gene?](https://dianeatwood.com/my-happiness-lies-on-the-5-htt-gene/) - Some people may be genetically programmed to be happy. But that's not the whole story behind happiness.
- [Racing, concussions, and the road to recovery](https://dianeatwood.com/racing-concussions-and-the-road-to-recovery/) - Watch the video of a discussion between retired NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr and Dr. Micky Collins, the concussion specialist who gave Dale his life back. It's chock-full of important information.
- [A Taste of the Mediterranean: Herb Baked Fish and French Potato Salad](https://dianeatwood.com/a-taste-of-the-mediterranean-herb-baked-fish-and-french-potato-salad/) - Several weeks ago, I decided to try cooking some Mediterranean style meals for me and my husband. I wanted to experiment with the Mediterranean diet because of all the research that shows it's a healthy way to eat.
- [Jane Johnson's Recipe for Maple Walnut Rhubarb Crisp](https://dianeatwood.com/jane-johnsons-recipe-for-maple-walnut-rhubarb-crisp/) - This recipe is bound to make you feel satisfied and happy!
- [The best blueberry cake I ever ate!](https://dianeatwood.com/the-best-blueberry-cake-i-ever-ate/) - You've got quarts of fresh blueberries and you want to make something yummy. You have to try this recipe for the best blueberry cake I ever ate!
- [Rye. It's so much more than a loaf of bread and they're all delicious](https://dianeatwood.com/a-cookie-full-of-rye/) - Rye is a nutrient-rich whole grain low in saturated fat and a good source of dietary fiber. Unfortunately, it often sits in the shadow of other whole grains.
- [A healthy winter diet to nourish the body](https://dianeatwood.com/a-healthy-winter-diet-to-nourish-the-body-2/) - Chinese dietary principles stress the importance of eating according to the seasons, as well as our individual constitution Some tips for a beneficial diet for the winter season...
- [Want to be wicked healthy? Consider these nutty ideas](https://dianeatwood.com/want-to-be-wicked-healthy-consider-these-nutty-ideas/) - Adding nuts to your diet is a smart move for your health. We have some nutty ideas to get you started.
- [Lost your appetite? It could be your age!](https://dianeatwood.com/lost-your-appetite-it-could-be-your-age/) - The older you get, the more likely you're falling short on important nutrients. What you eat becomes more important than how much. Registered dietitian Kitty Broihier has some tips.
- [Try some new healthy foods in 2016. #1. Sardines!](https://dianeatwood.com/try-new-healthy-foods-in-2016-1-sardines/) - The start of a new year marks the perfect chance to jump-start healthy eating patterns. Expand your palate by incorporating some foods you don't routinely eat
- [Try a new healthy food. This week it's Quinoa!](https://dianeatwood.com/try-a-new-healthy-food-this-week-its-quinoa/) - Quinoa is a South American food that was originally grown in the Andes, where it has been a staple for the Inca people for over 6,000 years.
- [Try a new healthy food. This week it's Greek yogurt!](https://dianeatwood.com/try-a-new-healthy-food-this-week-its-greek-yogurt/) - John Turrell, from the YMCA of Southern Maine, wants us to feel healthier and be a little adventurous, so he’s encouraging us to try nine new healthy foods.
- [Try a new healthy food: This week it's avocados](https://dianeatwood.com/try-a-new-healthy-food-this-week-its-avocados/) - John Turrell, the Wellness Coordinator at the Greater Portland YMCA, wants us to try a new healthy food every week. Up next — avocados. We even have a recipe.
- [Try a new healthy food. This week it's mangoes](https://dianeatwood.com/try-a-new-healthy-food-this-week-its-mangoes/) - Mangoes are nutritionally rich with unique flavor, fragrance and taste. Delicious and healthy! We've got a great recipe you can try.
- [A recipe for Roasted Cauliflower with Red Chile, Cilantro and Lime](https://dianeatwood.com/try-a-new-healthy-food-this-week-its-hot-chile-peppers-and-a-recipe/) - Chiles are low in calories and high in nutrients. All that heat is also good for you. See why and try a delicious recipe for roasted cauliflower.
- [Lentils. Low in calories, high in nutrition. And wicked easy to cook, never mind eat!](https://dianeatwood.com/lentils-healthy-food/) - Want to connect in your kitchen with a prehistoric human ancestor from the Neolithic period? Cook up some lentils! They cheap to buy and full of protein.
- [Try this tasty and simple-to-make healthy recipe for spinach feta frittata](https://dianeatwood.com/spinach-and-frittata-recipe/) - Every week, Catching Health offers up a new healthy food and a recipe. How about spinach feta frittata? Learn how to make it and why spinach is good for you.
- [Sweet potato soup with a satisfying little bite to it](https://dianeatwood.com/why-sweet-potatoes-good-for-you/) - Today, we're cooking up some sweet potatoes. So good tasting. And as a source of nutrition, they pack a wallop.
- [Like kale? Then this recipe for pasta with kale pesto, chicken and roasted tomatoes is for you](https://dianeatwood.com/kale-recipe/) - Want to improve your health? Eat kale. I tried it once and didn't like it. Turns out it wasn't cooked properly. We've got the skinny on how to do it right.
- [Eat almonds by the handful or try this recipe for delectable almond biscotti](https://dianeatwood.com/almond-biscotti-recipe/) - No matter how they are presented to me, I like the taste of almonds and that they're good for me. Here's a recipe to try — for almond biscotti.
- [Food fight! Food fight! And the happy winner is ...](https://dianeatwood.com/food-fight/) - Imagine a roomful of people flinging food at each other. It's a food fight! There wasn't too much, if any, flinging at the food fight I was in.
- [Rutabaga recipe: Roasted root vegetables and portobello mushrooms](https://dianeatwood.com/rutabaga-recipe-roasted-root-vegetables-and-portobello-mushrooms/) - How many of you have eaten a rutabaga? Do you know what it is? How to cook one? How about roasted rutabagas? I've got a good recipe for you.
- [A Taste of the Mediterranean: Greek salad and pita pizzas with homemade hummus](https://dianeatwood.com/greek-salad-pita-pizza/) - Have you heard of the Mediterranean Diet? It's not really a diet, but a healthy way of eating. Catching Health has some easy and delicious recipes to share.
- [Strawberry rhubarb pie and Nona Mac's southern pastry, vegan style](https://dianeatwood.com/strawberry-rhubarb-pie-vegan/) - How about some strawberry rhubarb pie made with Nona Mac's southern pastry, vegan style!
- [Don't know what to do with your farm share produce? You're sure to love these great ideas](https://dianeatwood.com/farm-share-ideas/) - I helped my daughter pick up her family's farm share this week. Their bounty was so plentiful we've been using it in meals all week. You have to try some of our recipes.
- [What to do with all of those tomatoes! Try this recipe for tomato mostarda](https://dianeatwood.com/tomato-mostarda-recipe/) - If your garden is overflowing with tomatoes and you're looking for some cooking inspiration, try this recipe for Tomato Mostarda.
- [Moroccan Carrot Soup and Magic Mineral Broth: Recipes from The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen](https://dianeatwood.com/ecipes-from-the-cancer-fighting-kitchen/) - Research linking what you eat to the occurrence, treatment, and recurrence of cancer has exploded. Rebecca Katz shares some soup recipes from her cookbook The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen.
- [MaineHealth gets a national award for its commitment to serve healthy (and tasty) meals to patients and employees](https://dianeatwood.com/mainehealth-healthy-meals-pha-award/) - MaineHealth made a commitment to offer healthier food options. It just got a national award for its efforts from the Partnership for a Healthier America.
- [Food that's good for people with diabetes is good for everyone. Like this recipe for Corn and Black Bean Burritos](https://dianeatwood.com/diabetes-recipe-corn-and-black-bean-burritos/) - Whether you have diabetes or not, you should eat moderate portions of nutrition-rich foods. Don't forget your vegetables, which you'll find in this Corn and Black Bean recipe.
- [St. Joseph's College does more than deliver degrees. It also delivers free range turkeys (and some Thanksgiving recipes)](https://dianeatwood.com/st-josephs-college-turkeys-recipes/) - Guess where we're getting our Thanksgiving turkey this year. From St. Joseph's College! And they're also sharing some of their Thanksgiving recipes.
- [World AIDS Day. Yes, HIV/AIDS still exists, even in New England](https://dianeatwood.com/world-aids-day/) - It may not be the epidemic it once was in the United States, but people are still living with and being diagnosed with HIV and AIDS. That's why Frannie Peabody Center in Maine still provides services and still hosts World AIDS Day events.
- [Make this fun recipe with your kids: Mini Chocolate Ganache Tarts](https://dianeatwood.com/make-recipe-with-your-kids-mini-chocolate-ganache-tarts/) - A holiday recipe from Measuring Up! Cooking for Kids — Michele Howard's cooking school for kids in Scarborough, Maine. You can make it with your kids.
- [Smoked chicken, barley and winter squash soup, compliments of Duckfat](https://dianeatwood.com/smoked-chicken-barley-winter-squash-soup-duckfat/) - A recipe from Duckfat, one of my favorite Portland (ME) eating spots. Whenever my brother Patrick visits from San Francisco, Duckfat is always on his itinerary!
- [A recipe from Plant IQ for Peppery Pumpkin, Corn and Bean Soup](https://dianeatwood.com/a-recipe-from-plant-iq-for-peppery-pumpkin-corn-and-bean-soup/) - If you're trying to eat a whole foods plant-based diet, you'll want to learn more about Plant IQ. And you'll want to try this hearty soup recipe.
- [A delicious recipe for crock pot chicken stew](https://dianeatwood.com/a-crock-pot-recipe-for-chicken-stew/) - Chicken stew — a great meal for a cold winter's day. Get the recipe and some healthy tips from weight loss coach Lisa Prince.
- [Can a Mediterranean diet keep your brain from shrinking as you age?](https://dianeatwood.com/mediterranean-diet-brain-shrinkage/) - A new study suggests a link between eating a Mediterranean diet and brain shrinkage. We have some details in this blog post.
- [Frontier in Brunswick shares a recipe for mouth-watering fish tacos](https://dianeatwood.com/frontier-recipe-fish-tacos/) - Looking for something different to cook? How about some fish tacos? This week's Catching Health recipe is compliments of Frontier in Brunswick, Maine. Enjoy!
- [Two delicious mocktail recipes from Vena's Fizz House](https://dianeatwood.com/mocktail-recipes-venas-fizz-house/) - Recipes for two delicious mocktails, compliments of Vena's Fizz House in Portland, Maine
- [There's more to clams than steamers. Try these recipes](https://dianeatwood.com/clam-recipes/) - In Maine, summer is the peak of clamming season, but they're harvested all year long. Steamed and fried are favorites, but we have some different clam recipes.
- [A recipe for lobster tacos from Linda Kate Lobster & Seafood](https://dianeatwood.com/recipe-lobster-tacos-linda-kate-lobster/) - Had your fill of lobster this summer? No, but you'd like to try something different before summer's end? You've got to make this recipe for lobster tacos.
- [Secrets to making your own jams and jellies](https://dianeatwood.com/jams-jellies/) - Who has a grandmother who makes jams and jellies every summer and fall? Or do you stock up at farmers' markets or autumn fairs? Now you can try making your own!
- [My husband's free-range applesauce and other apple recipes](https://dianeatwood.com/free-range-applesauce-other-recipes/) - Got armfuls of apples to eat? Looking for some new recipes? We've got a few. Enjoy!
- [What causes carpal tunnel syndrome?](https://dianeatwood.com/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/) - Got a tingling sensation in your thumb and several fingers? You might have carpal tunnel syndrome. Learn more.
- [Ginny Hoy, Wonder Woman](https://dianeatwood.com/ginny-hoy-wonder-woman/) - Ginny Hoy has been going to the gym regularly for the past 10 years. Even after she had two heart attacks this past year. Survived, I should say. She doesn't think she would have if she hadn't stayed active.
- [Conversations About Aging: Dr. Bill Taylor, 97](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-dr-bill-taylor-97/) - He's 97, but he hasn't seen it all yet. That's because Dr. Bill Taylor has an insatiable curiosity and eagerness to learn new things. And I learned a lot from him, including about windsurfing. He was a champion. In many ways, he still is. Listen now to our conversation about aging.
- [Conversations About Aging: Mary Hamblen, 98](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-mary-hamblen-98/) - Try to imagine living to 98 years old. Mary Hamblen didn't and yet, it happened. She's had a good life filled with ups and downs. You just have to go with it, she says. We talked about her life, her thoughts about being older, and her last car, which she misses a lot.
- [Test your balance](https://dianeatwood.com/test-your-balance/) - Let's face it. As we age, a lot of things don't work quite as well as they used to. Balance, for instance, can be an issue. But guess what? There are ways to assess and lower your risk of losing your balance and falling.
- [High Tide, Low Tide: A Caring Friend's Guide to Bipolar Disorder](https://dianeatwood.com/high-tide-low-tide-a-caring-friends-guide-to-bipolar-disorder/) - Martin Baker, from England, and Fran Houston, from Maine, talk about their new book High Tide, Low Tide: A Caring Friend's Guide to Bipolar Disorder.
- [Are you confused about the best ways to screen for breast cancer? Some recommendations from an expert](https://dianeatwood.com/breast-cancer-screening-recommendations/) - Is a mammogram the best way to screen for breast cancer? Dr. Suzanne Hoekstra answers the question and more in this episode of the Catching Health Podcast.
- [Strong to the core](https://dianeatwood.com/strong-to-the-core/) - Most of the movements we make originate in our cores — from putting on our shoes to playing a sport. Where exactly is your core and how can we make it strong. Watch our short videos to learn more.
- [How to keep your brain fit](https://dianeatwood.com/exercise-your-brain/) - We do all kinds of things to exercise our bodies and keep them strong and healthy. Here are some tips on how to keep our brains fit as well.
- [How to cook and eat an artichoke. You'll thank me for this!](https://dianeatwood.com/cook-eat-artichoke/) - If you never had an artichoke, you're missing out. Here's everything you need to know about this delicious, healthy vegetable.
- [A recipe for spring pasta from The Brunswick Tavern](https://dianeatwood.com/recipe-spring-pasta-brunswick-tavern/) - Spring has arrived but you'd never know it here in Maine. We still have snow. This recipe for spring pasta from The Brunswick Tavern should inspire some hope.
- [Who says baby food can't be delicious and healthy?](https://dianeatwood.com/baby-food-delicious-healthy/) - Trying to make healthy food choices for your baby? So are my daughter and son-in-law. See how they're doing and try out one of their favorite baby food recipes.
- [A recipe for sweet potato, coconut and chipotle soup from El Rayo Taqueria](https://dianeatwood.com/sweet-potato-soup-el-rayo-taqueria/) - Looking for a soup that will take the chill off? Try this recipe for sweet potato, coconut and chipotle soup from El Rayo Taqueria. It'll warm you up!
- [A recipe for yummy blueberry banana pancakes, compliments of MAND](https://dianeatwood.com/blueberry-banana-pancakes-recipe-mand/) - When cold winter winds whip around it's the perfect time for homemade pancakes. A recipe from the food experts at the Maine Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- [Using medical marijuana in a recipe for Lobster Primavera with Spring Peas and Marscapone](https://dianeatwood.com/medical-marijuana-recipe-lobster-primavera/) - Some people who use medical marijuana would prefer to eat it rather that smoke it. Wellness Connection of Maine has a recipe for Lobster Primavera and some tips.
- [A recipe for cranberry treats — the perfect thing to bake for your special valentine](https://dianeatwood.com/recipe-cranberry-treat/) - Bake something delicious for your Valentine. Try this recipe for Cranberry Treats, compliments of Tin Pan Bakery.
- [Greek Seven-Layer Dip from the American Heart Association](https://dianeatwood.com/greek-seven-layer-dip-from-the-american-heart-association/) - A heart-healthy recipe for a yummy seven-layer dip. Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday!
- [Hot vegan options for Portland school lunches](https://dianeatwood.com/hot-vegan-options-for-portland-school-lunches/) - When you're a vegan and your school doesn't serve anything vegan for lunch, it can make you feel pretty left out. But now vegan is on the menu for students in Portland, Maine's elementary schools. That's good news for a lot of kids and parents.
- [Garden-fresh recipes for tomatoes and zucchini](https://dianeatwood.com/garden-fresh-recipes-for-tomatoes-and-zucchini/) - Why is it that when you plant your tomatoes and zucchini it doesn't seem like that much and when it's time to start picking there's more than you ever imagined? We've come to your rescue with lots of recipes and a few tips.
- [Conversations About Aging: Bill Saltzer, 93](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-bill-saltzer-93/) - It's not easy giving up your independence and moving into an assisted living facility. That's what Bill Saltzer decided to do. He talks about the challenges and also reminisces about being a Marine during WWII.
- [Oh, my aching shoulders](https://dianeatwood.com/oh-my-aching-shoulders/) - Do your shoulders ache sometimes? Maybe while you're on the computer or texting someone on your phone? Watch our short video demo of some shoulder soothing exercises.
- [A recipe for quinoa pizza bites with oven-roasted tomato sauce just in time for summer](https://dianeatwood.com/a-recipe-for-quinoa-pizza-bites-with-oven-roasted-tomato-sauce-just-in-time-for-summer/) - Want something good to feed your kids this summer? Try this recipe for quinoa pizza bites. The Windham/Raymond Cooking Club shows us how easy they are to make.
- [Protect your drinking water](https://dianeatwood.com/protect-drinking-water/) - There are two primary ways the medications you take can get into the environment and your drinking water. Learn what they are and what you need to do right now to make sure your water is safe to drink.
- [I Don’t Know What to Say to Mom](https://dianeatwood.com/i-dont-know-what-to-say-to-mom/) - Dementia changes how people experience and interact with the world around them. The words they use can leave family members and caregivers unsure how to respond.
- [A small change can make a big difference](https://dianeatwood.com/small-change-big-difference/) - We sometimes think that to be healthier and happier we have to make sweeping changes in our lives. Not so. Read about small changes that have made a difference.
- [Feeling stronger, feeling sore! Join me in my discomfort zone](https://dianeatwood.com/stronger-sore-discomfort-zone/) - After four weeks of working with Andy Wight, my personal trainer, I'm sore, but I feel stronger. Follow my progress — in my discomfort zone.
- [Conversations About Aging: Leona Chasse, 95](https://dianeatwood.com/conversations-about-aging-leona-chasse-95/) - Have you ever heard of the Code Girls? They were part of a top-secret mission that helped end World War II. You're about to meet one: Leona Chasse, now 95 and living in Cornish, Maine. Listen to our conversation. I think you'll be glad you did.
- [How to enjoy your summer and remain tick-free!](https://dianeatwood.com/remain-tick-free/) - Does the threat of ticks keep you from enjoying outdoor activities? If you're confused about how best to protect yourself, be sure to read these important tips.
- [Fitness tips for your knees](https://dianeatwood.com/fitness-tips-for-your-knees/) - If your knee hurts, you might think you need to give it a good rest. In some cases, just the opposite is true. Check out these tips and videos and learn how to keep your knees in good shape.
- [Easy blueberry recipes](https://dianeatwood.com/easy-blueberry-recipes/) - Blueberries. What isn't there to appreciate about blueberries? They're delicious, easy to eat, full of nutrition, and beautiful to behold. AND there's so much you can do with them — here are a few recipes.
- [Blueberry recipes: From blueberry muffins to blueberry soup!](https://dianeatwood.com/blueberry-recipes-from-blueberry-muffins-to-blueberry-bliss/) - Wondering what to do with all the blueberries you picked? Try these blueberry recipes — from muffins to soup — healthy and delicious.
- [Portland Area Villages: Making a difference](https://dianeatwood.com/portland-area-villages-making-a-difference/) - As people age, a common scenario is family members worry that home is no longer a safe place to live and the person growing older wants to stay put. A little bit of extra help might make that possible. That's where Portland Area Villages comes in.
- [The joyful sounds of the FLUKES](https://dianeatwood.com/the-flukes/) - Imagine walking into a roomful of people strumming and singing a happy tune. Your worries would melt away in an instant. Your toes would start tapping and your face would break into a smile. It happened to me when I heard the ukulele band The FLUKES.
- [Let's make some peanut butter cookies together](https://dianeatwood.com/peanut-butter-cookies-2/) - Join me in the kitchen as I make a batch of vegan peanut butter cookies with a young, but talented baker. We'll share the recipe with you.
- [Chilblains? What in the World Are They?](https://dianeatwood.com/chilblains-what-in-the-world-are-they/) - Chilblains were once common in England because of a cold, damp climate and no central heating. I thought they were a thing of the past, but are they?
- [What we didn't know about kidney stones](https://dianeatwood.com/what-we-didnt-know-about-kidney-stones/) - What the doctor thought might be a stomach bug turned out to be a kidney stone for my mother. Here's what we learned about them.
- [Keys to Teaching Your Teen to Drive](https://dianeatwood.com/keys-to-teaching-your-teen-to-drive/) - Did you hear about the new mobile phone app a Tennessee grandfather created after driving with his teenaged granddaughter? The Safety Information and Protection System (SIPS) notifies parents with a text message if their teen driver is speeding, texting while driving or exceeding a pre-set boundary. It's not the only app designed to monitor teen drivers
- [Melancholy Be Gone. Spring Arrives March 20, 7:21 P.M. EDT.](https://dianeatwood.com/melancholy-be-gone-spring-arrives-march-20-721-p-m-edt/) - "In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer." ~Albert Camus. I long for summer. Do you?
- [Still Hungry After the Banquet](https://dianeatwood.com/still-hungry-after-the-banquet/) - Imagine being invited to a banquet only instead of being escorted to a table draped in damask set with fine china, sterling silver and linen napkins, and adorned with an elegant centerpiece, your host points to the floor and says, "Please have a seat." Appalling. For what is a banquet if not a sumptuous feast
- [Keys to Remembering Where You Put Your Keys](https://dianeatwood.com/keys-to-remembering-where-you-put-your-keys/) - New guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease were released this week, for the first time in nearly 30 years. The original guidelines,which were developed in 1984, defined Alzheimer’s as having just one stage — dementia — and based diagnosis only on clinical signs that a person was having trouble with thinking, learning, and memory. It was assumed that people
- [Black Fly Madness](https://dianeatwood.com/black-fly-madness/) - The tenacious black fly is usually nothing more than a big nuisance. Although rare, it can also be deadly. How to protect yourself.
- [Cellphones a Risk? Still Maybe, Maybe Not.](https://dianeatwood.com/cellphones-a-risk-still-maybe-maybe-not/)
- [Food Pyramid Gone. Fill MyPlate With Veggies](https://dianeatwood.com/food-pyramid-gone-fill-myplate-with-veggies/)
- [Bell's Palsy and Lyme Disease](https://dianeatwood.com/bells-palsy-and-lyme-disease/) - When my nephew developed Bell's Palsy, the doctor ordered tests for Lyme Disease. The tests were positive. There's a connection between Bell's Palsy and Lyme Disease.
- [Breast Milk Surplus? Consider Donating](https://dianeatwood.com/breast-milk-surplus-consider-donating/)
- [A Kaleidoscope in Her Head](https://dianeatwood.com/a-kaleidoscope-in-her-head/) - "Someone stole my cane," exclaims my mother over the phone. "Why would anyone steal from me, an old lady?" "Where were you?" I ask. "In the store. I can't remember which one," she responds. "I put it in the shopping cart and when I left, it was gone. Someone took it out of the cart."
- [Jazzy Johnnys™ Fashion Show](https://dianeatwood.com/jazzy-johnnys-fashion-show/) - Who doesn't hate wearing a hospital johnny? Unflattering thin material, flimsy ties, and flapping rears! Patricia Royall certainly didn't like them when she was undergoing breast cancer treatment. Challenged to design something better, Patricia created Jazzy Johnnys™ — an entire line of stylish, practical, and environmentally friendly patient wear and accessories, available even for dogs. In
- [Understanding concussion: A traumatic brain injury](https://dianeatwood.com/concussion-traumatic-brain-injury/) - Four years ago Rorie Lee slipped on the ice and hit the back of her head. “I went right back to work,” she says. “Everyone said you’ll be fine, you just had a concussion."
- [Preventing the Flu](https://dianeatwood.com/preventing-the-flu/) - The best practices for preventing the flu? It's not just getting an annual flu shot.
- [A Phone App for CPR](https://dianeatwood.com/a-phone-app-for-cpr/) - Did you know there is a phone app that can help you do CPR? Now, if I suddenly collapsed and my heart stopped beating, I'd want whoever was nearby to immediately leap into action, not whip out a cell phone to figure out what to do. But the app, which I just downloaded on my
- [Hospice enhanced my father's life in his final days and nurtured our family](https://dianeatwood.com/hospice-enhanced-my-fathers-life-in-his-final-days-and-nurtured-our-family/) - December 10, 2015, marks the 6th anniversary of my father's death. I will not recount his many accomplishments on this earth. Instead, I will share some final moments of his life.
- [How we turned our babies around during childbirth](https://dianeatwood.com/how-we-turned-our-babies/) - Things were moving right along in the delivery room when the doctor suddenly declared, "Oh, oh, the baby is posterior. Here's how I turned my baby around.
- [Chronic Ear Infections? Test For Allergies](https://dianeatwood.com/chronic-ear-infections-test-for-allergies/) - If your child seems to have one ear infection after another, the problem may be related to allergies says ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. David Hurst.
- [Born with heart defects: Mindy's story](https://dianeatwood.com/born-with-heart-defects-mindys-story/) - Mindy Beyer grew up thinking she'd never be able to have children. That's because she also grew up with a congenital heart defect that doctors predicted she might not survive. Read her story and be inspired.
- [Brain Injury Voices: Paying It Forward](https://dianeatwood.com/brain-injury-voices-paying-it-forward/) - Looking like ordinary people, while mostly a good thing, can be frustrating for someone with a brain injury. They don't look injured, but they are.
- [Kawasaki. Not the Motorcycle](https://dianeatwood.com/kawasaki-not-the-motorcycle/) - Everywhere I go I run into someone who tells me a story that catches my interest. Ann Hutchins, for instance, who told me about her grandson Garrett. He has Kawasaki Disease.
- [May the Band Play on Forever](https://dianeatwood.com/may-the-band-play-on-forever/) - Dick Johnson started playing the trombone in the seventh grade. He wanted to play the French horn. "When I was in the sixth grade," he says, "we had a music room at the elementary school and they had all the instruments of the orchestra in big pictures and I saw the French horn. The French
- [I'd Like Water With Those Fries](https://dianeatwood.com/id-like-water-with-those-fries/) - Want your kids to eat their vegetables? Serve them with water. That’s the advice of T. Bettina Cornwell of the University of Oregon and Anna McAlister of Michigan State University. The two researchers were involved in two separate studies about food and drink choices. Their findings were just published in the journal Appetite. The first study
- [Prostate Cancer: Should You Get a PSA Test?](https://dianeatwood.com/prostate-cancer-should-you-get-a-psa-test/) - This week the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) announced its final recommendation against PSA screening for prostate cancer for men of all ages. In 2008 the same panel had recommended against PSA screening for men aged 75 and older, but said the evidence was inconclusive for younger men. Since then, the USPSTF reviewed new
- [X-ray Vision For Maine Health Care Providers](https://dianeatwood.com/x-ray-vision-for-maine-health-care-providers/) - I was once an x-ray tech at Maine Medical Center. I didn't have x-ray vision, but I was skilled at aiming a beam of radiation at the appropriate body part. When I first started my training, we developed the x-rays by hand. I still remember the smell of the chemicals in the darkroom. It was
- [If You Forget, Does It Mean Alzheimer's?](https://dianeatwood.com/if-you-forget-does-it-mean-alzheimers/) - Memory loss is only one symptom of Alzheimer's disease. Learn more about the warning signs.
- [Citizen’s Group to Maine DOT: Stop Spraying!](https://dianeatwood.com/citizens-group-to-the-maine-dot-stop-spraying/) - For the past two years, a group of Gorham residents has been trying to get the Maine Department of Transportation to stop spraying herbicides along the Mountain Division Rail Trail, which passes through Gorham. The group was co-founded by Gorham resident Den Morton, who says, "We worked with Toxics Action Center to help us organize.
- [Swett Family Bike Ride](https://dianeatwood.com/swett-family-bike-ride/) - Tuesday was the Swett family bike ride. I didn't ride, I was part of the picnic crew. The plan was that we would all meet at Two Lights State Park around noon. The 12 cyclists, ranging in age from 10 to 63, pedaled off mid-morning from CycleMania, where the out-of-towners rented bikes. Around the same
- [Not Dead Yet: The meaning behind the name](https://dianeatwood.com/not-dead-yet-the-meaning-behind-the-name/) - Back in 2005, Chris Kuhn and his colleague and friend Dave Langdon were trying to come up with a name for a celebratory lobster bake and bike ride they planned to host. They settled on Not Dead Yet, straight out of one of Chris's favorite movies, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." An excerpt, courtesy
- [Be In Love | Playing For Change ~ Playing For Maine | Maine Academy of Modern Music](https://dianeatwood.com/be-in-love-playing-for-change-playing-for-maine-maine-academy-of-modern-music/) - No words necessary. Just watch this video from Maine Academy of Modern Music.
- [Fight Back Festival Surpasses Fundraising Goal](https://dianeatwood.com/fight-back-festival-surpasses-fundraising-goal/) - Great news from the Cancer Community Center in South Portland. With the help of sponsors and more than 750 bicyclists, runners, and walkers the Center raised more than $80,000 at its Fight Back Festival at Pineland Farms last weekend. The goal was $75,000. Congratulations!
- [Cirque du Soleil: Could you be a performer?](https://dianeatwood.com/cirque-du-soleil-could-you-be-a-performer/) - What does it take to be a circus former? It goes without saying that you have to be in great shape!
- [Yellow Dot Program Launched in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/yellow-dot-program-launched-in-maine/) - Gorham, Maine launches the Yellow Dot program. A yellow sticker on a car window means there's an info packet in the glove compartment in case of an emergency.
- [No Water in a Mural for People with Alzheimer's](https://dianeatwood.com/no-water-in-a-mural-for-people-with-alzheimers/) - Ordinarily, Maine artist Francine Schrock prefers to paint in solitude. She recently took a risk and ventured outside of her studio. The opportunity led her down an unexpected path.
- [Cancer Community Center is 6 Who Care Agency of Distinction!](https://dianeatwood.com/cancer-community-center-6-who-care-agency-of-distinction/) - Many congratulations to the Cancer Community Center for being named this year's 6 Who Care Agency of Distinction! Take a look at this wonderful video produced by Channel 6 and please take a moment to send your own congratulations in a comment at the end of the post.
- [The benefits of exercise for people with Parkinson's Disease](https://dianeatwood.com/the-benefits-of-exercise-for-people-with-parkinsons-disease/) - A leading Parkinson's disease specialist at Mayo Clinic says there's increasing evidence that ongoing vigorous exercise may slow the progression of Parkinson's.
- [Rehab Therapy Helps Benelli the Rescued Lab](https://dianeatwood.com/rehab-therapy-helps-benelli-the-rescued-lab/) - Benelli is one lucky yellow Lab. A few months ago she was in a Georgia shelter slated to be euthanized and now she has a new home in Maine — safe and sound with Dustin, Lindsay and Gauge, also a rescue dog. I'll begin Benelli's rescue story with Erlene LeBorgne, who founded Maine Lab Rescue.
- [Punk Rope in Maine!](https://dianeatwood.com/punk-rope-in-maine/) - Allison Kennie, who's in her early 30s, was looking for something different to help her get back in shape after she had her daughter a few years ago. Friends suggested Punk Rope. If you've never heard of Punk Rope, it's kind of a cross between recess and boot camp. It was created by Tim Haft,
- [A Love of Horses Brings Back Good Memories](https://dianeatwood.com/a-love-of-horses-brings-back-good-memories/) - When my mother was a girl, she used to spend summers at her grandparents' farm in Strickland, Maine. It was a special time and place for her and she has regaled us with stories for as long as I can remember. I knew that out of her love of the farm grew a love of
- [Don't Get Any Ideas Diane](https://dianeatwood.com/dont-get-any-ideas-diane/) - "Do you know where Diane took me this afternoon?" my mother exclaimed when we got home. "She took me to visit a nursing home. Can you believe that?" "Did you have a good time?" my nephew Mike asked. "Oh, yes, I had a wonderful time. Everyone was so nice and the place is lovely. I
- [Mum's Thanksgiving](https://dianeatwood.com/mums-thanksgiving/) - Guest post by my sister Cathy The pies were in the pie basket. Apple and pumpkin, and custard for my mum. The cinnamon rolls were tucked in beside the pies. The odor was bringing back wonderful memories of past Thanksgiving dinners. I stopped to pick up Mum and then it was on to the feast
- [And She Says She Doesn't Dance](https://dianeatwood.com/and-she-says-she-doesnt-dance/) - One shoulder slides up, the other one down. Fingers drum lightly along the table top. Boots tap against the floor.
- [Should Hospitals Mandate Employee Flu Shots?](https://dianeatwood.com/should-hospitals-mandate-employee-flu-shots/) - Mandating employee flu shots is a growing trend among hospitals around the country. The consequences of refusing vary from hospital to hospital.
- [Derby Lite: Buckle your helmets ladies](https://dianeatwood.com/derby-lite-buckle-your-helmets-ladies/) - Three times in the past three weeks I have fallen hard on my rear end. And yet, I keep going back for more. Am I a masochist? Am I losing my mind?
- [In 2013 I Resolve to ...](https://dianeatwood.com/in-2013-i-resolve-to/) - The key to keeping your New Year's resolutions is to make sure it's more than simply a wish.
- [DES Daughters Sue Eli Lilly](https://dianeatwood.com/des-daughters-sue-eli-lilly/)
- [How to Find Out if You Are a DES Daughter](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-find-out-if-you-are-a-des-daughter/)
- [DES Daughter Petitions Eli Lilly to "Fess Up on DES"](https://dianeatwood.com/des-daughter-petitions-eli-lilly-to-fess-up-on-des/) - The DES breast cancer trial against drug manufacturer Eli Lilly was a momentous event for Maine DES daughter Patricia Royall, who was in the Boston courtroom on the first day. "The trial was amazing," she says, "and I was so glad I took the time to go hear opening remarks and the first expert witness,
- [Weight Loss Surgery: Becky's Journey](https://dianeatwood.com/weight-loss-surgery-beckys-journey/) - When Becky Sawtelle's father died, she ate. When her marriage ended, she ate. And when her older sister died of bone cancer, she ate. Eventually, Becky's comfort food became her nemesis.
- [Weight Loss Surgery: Becky's Journey to the OR](https://dianeatwood.com/weight-loss-surgery-beckys-journey-to-the-or/) - After years of trying to lose weight and keep it off, Becky Sawtelle finally decided to have Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery.
- [Alzheimer's and the Jigsaw Puzzle](https://dianeatwood.com/alzheimers-and-the-jigsaw-puzzle/) - An 80-piece jigsaw puzzle. No problem for a 9-year-old. Bit of a challenge for an 86-year-old with Alzheimer's.
- [Weight Loss Surgery: Becky's Journey Week One](https://dianeatwood.com/weight-loss-surgery-beckys-journey-week-one/) - We catch up with Becky Sawtelle, who had weight loss surgery one week ago.
- [Heart Disease in Women: National Wear Red Day](https://dianeatwood.com/heart-disease-in-women-national-wear-red-day/) - I'm wearing red today, to mark the tenth anniversary of National Wear Red Day. Established by the American Heart Association and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, each year on the first Friday in February, women and men wear red to draw attention to heart disease in women. According to the Heart Association, tremendous
- [Weight Loss Surgery: Becky's Journey Week Two](https://dianeatwood.com/weight-loss-surgery-beckys-journey-week-two/) - What a difference a week makes! Last Friday Becky got her stitches out and the incisions have all healed nicely. Her blood work also looks great, except for her iron, which is a bit low, so for the next two weeks, she'll be taking iron pills for extra fortification. Her blood sugar is normal and
- [Weight Loss Surgery: Becky Sawtelle One Month Out](https://dianeatwood.com/weight-loss-surgery-becky-sawtelle-one-month-out/) - A whole month has passed since Becky Sawtelle was in the operating room at Central Maine Medical Center undergoing weight loss surgery.
- [Transplants: First a Heart and Now a Kidney](https://dianeatwood.com/transplants-first-a-heart-and-now-a-kidney/) - Andy Loman, of Augusta, needs a kidney — along with 95,240 other people in the country, 105 right here in his home state of Maine.
- [How Bill Nemitz May Have Cheated Colon Cancer](https://dianeatwood.com/how-bill-nemitz-may-have-cheated-colon-cancer/) - Sharing what's on his mind is what Portland Press Herald columnist Bill Nemitz does for a living. Sometimes though, it takes more than words to get people to pay attention.
- [The Art of Supporting the Cancer Community Center](https://dianeatwood.com/the-art-of-supporting-the-cancer-community-center/) - For several years, the Cancer Community Center held an art auction. Proceeds made it possible to continue offering free services to people impacted by cancer.
- [St. Patrick's Day: Ri Ra's 12th Annual Portland Plunge](https://dianeatwood.com/st-patricks-day-ri-ras-12th-annual-portland-plunge/) - At 5:00 this cold St. Patrick's Day morning, I walked across the sand at East End Beach in Portland. It was pitch black, but you could hear the sound of the ocean. The frigid ocean. As I stood there looking out into the darkness bundled up from head to toe, all around me were people
- [Weight Loss Surgery: Becky Sawtelle Two Months Later](https://dianeatwood.com/weight-loss-surgery-becky-sawtelle-two-months-later/)
- [Head and neck cancer: Two stories about giving and receiving](https://dianeatwood.com/head-and-neck-cancer-two-stories-about-giving-and-receiving/) - “Cancer taught me that we all have a timeline. Cancer has put a timeline on my life, and I appreciate every day, every moment like I never have before."
- [Promising Hepatitis C Treatment](https://dianeatwood.com/promising-hepatitis-c-treatment/) - Last year, I wrote about a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that all baby boomers born between 1945 and 1965 get a one-time blood test for Hepatitis C. The reason for its recommendation was that baby boomers are five times more likely to be infected than other adults and account
- [A Streetcar Named Desire: Let's Talk About Domestic Violence](https://dianeatwood.com/a-streetcar-named-desire-lets-talk-about-domestic-violence/) - The play "A Streetcar Named Desire" is full of examples of domestic violence, but when Tennessee Williams wrote it in 1947, domestic violence was not a topic most people discussed, even when it was happening right in front of them. Now, 65 years later, the Maine Humanities Council is not only giving people a chance
- [Brain Injury: From Surviving to Thriving](https://dianeatwood.com/brain-injury-from-surviving-to-thriving/) - Hilary Zayed had to reinvent herself after she fell off her horse several years ago and suffered a traumatic brain injury. She used to be a teacher.
- [Bark For Life: More than just a walk in the park](https://dianeatwood.com/bark-for-life/)
- [Earth Day 2013: How to get rid of e-waste](https://dianeatwood.com/earth-day-2013-how-to-get-rid-of-ewaste/) - The Atwood family has a hard time getting rid of stuff. We still have our first computer — an iMac Plus. Yes, we are loyal Apple fans. We took our daughters to DC during April vacation back in the 90s and our computer was already on display in the Smithsonian. By then we'd moved up
- [Infertility: Where to get your questions answered](https://dianeatwood.com/infertility-where-to-get-your-questions-answered/) - Anne Belden and her husband John began trying to get pregnant when she was 29. It would take them 10 years to build their family — 3 1/2 years and many rounds of fertility treatments before their son was conceived and after he was born, another five years of the same before they decided to
- [DNA Profiling. Not the Criminal Kind](https://dianeatwood.com/dna-profiling-not-the-criminal-kind/) - You know how law enforcement agencies often use a database of DNA profiles to identify crime suspects? Well, scientists are also building a DNA database of all the different species of plants and animals around the world. If you're interested, you might be able to help them out this summer — and get to spend some
- [And the Food Was Amazing! Thank You Cancer Community Center](https://dianeatwood.com/and-the-food-was-amazing-thank-you-cancer-community-center/)
- [Theater of War](https://dianeatwood.com/theater-of-war/) - The Theater of War, a play at UMO, depicts the psychological and physical wounds of war sponsored by Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine.
- [Walking in the Woods](https://dianeatwood.com/walking-in-the-woods/) - Walking in the woods with my sister Debi. Something we both look forward to all year round. Serene, peaceful. Take a few moments to walk with us and leave all your worries behind. Thanks for joining us. Next time I need to remember to ask her to take my picture!
- [Christie Cantara: Honorary Red Sox Bat Girl!](https://dianeatwood.com/christie-cantara-honorary-red-sox-bat-girl/) - Breast cancer survivor Christie Cantara celebrated Mother's Day by being the honorary bat girl for the Red Sox. Read her story.
- [Becky Sawtelle is the Queen of Weight Loss!](https://dianeatwood.com/becky-sawtelle-is-the-queen-of-weight-loss/) - I think today should be all about Becky Sawtelle. No wait, let's give her the entire rest of the week. She deserves it! For most of Becky's life she struggled with her weight and finally decided to have gastric by-pass surgery. Dr. Jamie Loggins, from the Central Maine Bariatric Surgery Center did the procedure the
- [Memory Café](https://dianeatwood.com/memory-cafe/) - Ken Capron is an intelligent man. I got that right away when we met recently. His gaze was strong and focused and he was quick and articulate when he answered my questions. I only knew he had dementia because he told me ahead of time. I had the same experience with Donna Beveridge. Since her diagnosis,
- [Running in the rain at the Vermont City Marathon](https://dianeatwood.com/running-in-the-rain-at-the-vermont-city-marathon/) - The 2013 KeyBank Vermont City Marathon and Relay in Burlington in the rain. Vermont and Boston Strong.
- [How to grill a great tasting vegan burger](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-grill-a-great-tasting-vegan-burger/) - If someone offers you a vegan burger do you automatically turn up your nose? Try this recipe and you just might change your mind.
- [Tips on Controlling Asthma](https://dianeatwood.com/tips-on-controlling-asthma/) - Did you know that every year more people develop asthma? Or that Maine is on the top ten list of number of adults with asthma? More than 100,000 adults in Maine have asthma and more than 22,000 children. Years ago, an allergist explained to me that trying to breathe during an asthma episode is like
- [What is the Germiest Item in Your Household?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-is-the-germiest-item-in-your-household/) - Congratulations to Claire Ganter, who won the Catching Health with Diane Atwood Facebook challenge! Question: What do you think is the germiest item in your household?
- [You Have to Try These Strawberry Recipes](https://dianeatwood.com/you-have-to-try-these-strawberry-recipes/) - You have pints and pints of luscious freshly picked strawberries. In case you don't know what to do with them, Catching Health found a few recipes to share.
- [Weight Loss: The non-diet approach](https://dianeatwood.com/weight-loss-the-non-diet-approach/) - If you've been on more than one diet, lost and regained the weight, and are becoming aware that the failure isn't your fault, consider yourself a diet survivor.
- [How to Take Charge of Your Own Health](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-take-charge-of-your-own-health/) - All of us have to take charge of our health. Doctors have to change the way they approach patients. Patients also have to become part of the health care team.
- [Never Too Old to Play Ice Hockey!](https://dianeatwood.com/never-too-old-to-play-ice-hockey/) - It's not every grandfather who can brag that he has played hockey with his grandson, but Ralph Kimball can! Ralph is 72 and says it's the best thing he's done since he retired.
- [What is a Cancer Survivor?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-is-a-cancer-survivor/) - What is a cancer survivor? When do you become a survivor? Do you have to wait that magic five years before you can call yourself a survivor? Does it mean you are cured?
- [How to Get Into a Hammock](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-get-into-a-hammock/) - Do you like to relax in your hammock? You'll probably enjoy this video!
- [The Difference Between West Nile Virus and EEE](https://dianeatwood.com/the-difference-between-west-nile-virus-and-eee/) - As we hear more and more about mosquitos causing EEE and West Nile virus, it's easy to become confused about the two infections. What is the difference?
- [Christie Cantara: Free of Breast Cancer](https://dianeatwood.com/christie-cantara-free-of-breast-cancer/) - Christie Cantara posted her news on the Team Christie Facebook page in big bold letters: CANCER FREE!!!!!!!
- [Choosing Wisely in Maine: Be Prepared with the Right Health Care Information](https://dianeatwood.com/choosing-wisely-in-maine-be-prepared-with-the-right-health-care-information/) - While most visits to the doctor are routine checkups, some may be more serious. Choosing Wisely in Maine has tips on how to talk with your health care provider.
- [A Small Maine Cancer Prayer and Support Group Becomes a Ministry](https://dianeatwood.com/a-small-maine-cancer-prayer-and-support-group-becomes-a-ministry/) - After he was diagnosed with cancer, Den Morton helped start the Gorham, Maine Cancer Prayer and Support Group. Since, a ministry beyond New England has begun to evolve.
- [Shalom House Honors Cheryl Ramsay with Hope Award](https://dianeatwood.com/shalom-house-honors-cheryl-ramsay-with-hope-award/) - Shalom House in Maine presents its 2013 Hope Awards to people making a difference for individuals living with mental illness. Cheryl Ramsay is a 2013 recipient.
- [Shalom House Honors Coffee by Design Owners Mary Allen Lindemann and Alan Spear](https://dianeatwood.com/shalom-house-honors-coffee-by-design-owners-mary-allen-lindemann-and-alan-spear/) - Shalom House in Maine presents its 2013 Hope Awards to people making a difference for individuals living with mental illness. Mary Allen Lindemann and Alan Spear are 2013 recipients.
- [Understanding autism and the importance of early intervention](https://dianeatwood.com/understanding-autism-and-the-importance-of-early-intervention/) - At 20 months, Eme Brown was diagnosed with classic autism. Now five, because of early intervention she is able to attend mainstream kindergarten.
- [How Becky Sawtelle is Doing Eight Months After Weight Loss Surgery](https://dianeatwood.com/becky-sawtelle-weight-loss-surgery/) - It's been 8 months since Becky Sawtelle had gastric bypass surgery at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine. To date, she's lost 110 pounds.
- [What is a Naturopathic Doctor? Can They Practice in Maine? Are They Covered by Insurance?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-is-a-naturopathic-doctor/) - A naturopathic doctor in Maine can get a license to practice medicine. What does that mean and is naturopathy covered by insurance?
- [TIR: What It Is and How It Can Help People Affected By Trauma and Stress](https://dianeatwood.com/tir-trauma-and-stress/) - TIR or Traumatic Incident Reduction therapy is used to help people address stressful and/or traumatic events from the past and alleviate symptoms of PTSD.
- [Kicking cancer in the kitchen](https://dianeatwood.com/kicking-cancer-in-the-kitchen/) - Two strangers, both with cancer, met, became friends and wrote a book — Kicking Cancer in the Kitchen: The Girlfriend's Guide to Using Real Food to Fight Cancer.
- [How Maine's Cancer Community Center Volunteers Give and Receive](https://dianeatwood.com/how-maines-cancer-community-center-volunteers-give-and-receive/) - The Cancer Community Center is able to provide all of its services for free primarily because of donations and fundraising events and lots of volunteers.
- [Taking Time Out From a Busy Schedule](https://dianeatwood.com/taking-time-out-from-a-busy-schedule/) - Taking time out for yourself is important. Walk with us and maybe you'll be inspired to do something that you find relaxing and that makes you happy.
- [Alzheimer's volunteers make a big difference. The Maine Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association says thank you](https://dianeatwood.com/alzheimers-volunteers-make-a-big-difference/) - Bob O'Keefe was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 4 years ago. He first reached out to the Alzheimer's Association as a client. He soon became one of its most ardent volunteers.
- [Why we decided to rename Christmas in our family](https://dianeatwood.com/my-best-christmas-present-ever/) - Being born on Christmas Day may seem special, but can be a challenge when it come to birthday celebrations. In 2005, our family took a bold step and decided to rename Christmas.
- [Winter Safety Tips for Your Children](https://dianeatwood.com/winter-safety-tips-for-your-children/) - With the winter solstice just behind us and months of cold weather to come, are you aware of the best way to keep your children safe?
- [Kidney Stones: A New Program in Maine Focuses on Prevention](https://dianeatwood.com/kidney-stones-new-program-maine-focuses-prevention/) - Many people don't realize that kidney stones are preventable. The MMP Kidney Stone Prevention Program teaches patients how to prevent recurring kidney stones.
- [Weight Loss Surgery. How is Becky Sawtelle Doing a Year Later?](https://dianeatwood.com/weight-loss-surgery-becky-sawtelle-year-later/) - It was nearly a year ago — January 17, 2013 — that I first wrote about Becky Sawtelle and her decision to have weight loss surgery. Find out how she's doing today.
- [What You Should Know About Cancer of the Cervix](https://dianeatwood.com/what-you-should-know-about-cancer-of-the-cervix/) - Becky Lyle knew enough to get regular screenings for cancer of the cervix, including a Pap test, and she always did.
- [Turn Bad Weight-Gaining Kitchen Habits into Good Ones](https://dianeatwood.com/turn-bad-weight-gaining-kitchen-habits-into-good-ones/) - I'm not too good at breaking bad habits. I just hate being told that I can't do something, even when I'm the one saying so.
- [Tips on how to stay on track with your New Year's resolutions](https://dianeatwood.com/tips-new-years-resolutions/) - January is quickly coming to an end. How have you been doing with those New Year's resolutions you made? Need a little support?
- [His First Heart Attack Happened Before His Thirtieth Birthday](https://dianeatwood.com/first-heart-attack-before-thirtieth-birthday/) - Justin Faloon's first heart attack happened June 1, 1999. He was 29. He was lucky. He could have died.
- [Funny Stories About Forgetting. It's Good to Laugh.](https://dianeatwood.com/funny-stories-about-forgetting-its-good-to-laugh/) - Recently, I wrote about a memory test you can take if you worried about forgetting things. The topic must have struck a nerve, because it generated quite a few comments on social media.
- [Why Community Acupuncture is Bomb Diggity](https://dianeatwood.com/why-community-acupuncture-is-bomb-diggity/) - Before I tell you all about community acupuncture, a question. Have you ever struggled with a health issue, but put off treatment because it was unaffordable?
- [New Stroke Prevention Guidelines for Women](https://dianeatwood.com/new-stroke-prevention-guidelines-for-women/) - For the first time ever, there are now guidelines for preventing strokes in women.
- [What Can Happen When Adult Children Care for Their Elderly Parents](https://dianeatwood.com/what-can-happen-when-adult-children-care-for-their-elderly-parents/) - Many adults find themselves in the unfamiliar position of being somewhat of a parent to our parents, which can be extremely challenging. Counselor Kate Fallon has some advice.
- [How My Sister Manages Her Fear of Needles](https://dianeatwood.com/how-my-sister-manages-her-fear-of-needles/) - My sister Becky has always been afraid of needles. The incident that probably put her over the edge happened when she was about 10 and needed a tooth filled.
- [Brain Injury Voices Wins a National Award. It's a Big, Big Deal.](https://dianeatwood.com/brain-injury-voices-wins-a-national-award-its-a-big-big-deal/) - Congratulations to Brain Injury Voices in Maine for being one of four hospital volunteer programs to win the national Hospital Award for Volunteer Excellence.
- [Thanks to Love and a Conscientious Doctor Chuck Kelley Caught His Colon Cancer Early](https://dianeatwood.com/thanks-to-love-and-a-conscientious-doctor-chuck-kelley-caught-his-colon-cancer-early/) - Chuck Kelley got yearly checkups because his wife urged him to. One year, the doctor found some blood. It turned out to be colon cancer.
- [Catching Health with Diane Atwood is on TV!](https://dianeatwood.com/catching-health-with-diane-atwood-is-on-wcsh-6/) - I'm excited to announce that Catching Health with Diane Atwood was on the WCSH6 WLBZ2 Morning Report today and will return every other Tuesday at about 6:45 am.
- [Celebrate the Taste of Eating Right](https://dianeatwood.com/celebrate-the-taste-of-eating-right/) - Sometimes when you're shopping for food or cooking a meal, don't you wish you had a nutrition expert by your side to help you make healthy choices?
- [You Get and You Give at the Cancer Community Center](https://dianeatwood.com/you-get-and-you-give-at-the-cancer-community-center/) - I was at a meeting this morning at the Cancer Community Center in South Portland and happened to notice two women painting a child's rocking chair.
- [A Tribute to Ann Murray Paige](https://dianeatwood.com/a-tribute-to-ann-murray-paige/) - When Ann and I were fellow reporters in the 90s, she was young and beautiful — full of fun and spunk. When she died yesterday, she was young and beautiful — full of fun and spunk.
- [Insurance coverage for a colonoscopy: Be sure to read the fine print](https://dianeatwood.com/insurance-coverage-for-a-colonoscopy-be-sure-to-read-the-fine-print/) - Two weeks ago on the WCSH6 Morning Report, I talked about the importance of early detection of colorectal cancer and shared some information about insurance coverage for screening tests:
- [Catching Health on the WCSH6 Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/catching-health-on-the-wcsh6-morning-report/) - Tuesday March 25th ... in case you missed it!
- [A straightforward, no nonsense guide to ultimate health](https://dianeatwood.com/a-straightforward-no-nonsense-guide-to-ultimate-health/) - There are many ways to maintain your personal health and if anyone ever tells you that their way is the only way … RUN!
- [A Taste of the Mediterrean: Baked Salmon and Roasted Asparagus](https://dianeatwood.com/a-taste-of-the-mediterrean-baked-salmon-and-roasted-asparagus/) - It took me a while to appreciate the taste of salmon. You have to understand. I grew up eating only one kind of fish: haddock (usually fried).
- [Should your child be screened for high cholesterol?](https://dianeatwood.com/should-your-child-be-screened-for-high-cholesterol/) - Researchers say approximately one in three children in the United States may have borderline or high cholesterol.
- [Why won’t my aging parents let me help them?](https://dianeatwood.com/why-wont-my-aging-parents-let-me-help-them/) - Have you had moments of frustration, wanting to help your aging parents in some way only to find they refuse you? It can be very frustrating to meet with resistance.
- [How telemedicine helps some elderly people stay home longer](https://dianeatwood.com/how-telemedicine-helps-some-elderly-people-stay-home-longer/) - Rita is 79 years old and has a chronic health condition called congestive heart failure. With telemedicine, it can be closely monitored and Rita can stay home.
- [Thirty-three years and two kidney transplants later ...](https://dianeatwood.com/thirty-three-years-and-two-kidney-transplants-later/) - Ellen Munson got her first donated kidney in 1986. She hoped the transplant would last forever, but knew it would not.
- [Catching Health on Newscenter's Morning Report April 22](https://dianeatwood.com/catching-health-on-newscenters-morning-report-april-22/) - On the Morning Report today we talked about Ellen Munson, a woman I profiled in the late 80s when I was Newscenter's health reporter
- [Weight Loss Shows. Who Really Ends up Being the Biggest Loser?](https://dianeatwood.com/weight-loss-shows-who-really-ends-up-being-the-biggest-loser/) - Is being a contestant on a reality TV weight loss show a healthy way to lose weight?
- [A taste of the Mediterranean: Olives — their oil and our health](https://dianeatwood.com/a-taste-of-the-mediterranean-olives-their-oil-and-our-health/) - Traditionally, a Mediterranean diet calls for eating several olives (maybe up to 10) or consuming 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil each day. Let's look at the health benefits.
- [Spring Has Arrived in Maine and so Have the Farmers' Markets!](https://dianeatwood.com/spring-has-arrived-in-maine-and-so-have-the-farmers-markets/) - Saturday was such a beautiful day — perfect for a trip to the Farmers' Market at Deering Oaks in Portland, which just opened a few weeks ago. I couldn't help but take a few pictures.
- [How to recognize a deer tick and protect yourself against Lyme Disease](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-recognize-a-deer-tick-and-protect-yourself-against-lyme-disease/) - Deer ticks. Tiny creatures that barely tickle when they crawl over the skin, but carry a wallop. Lyme disease. How to recognize the deer tick and protect yourself against infection.
- [One man's ongoing struggle with Lyme Disease](https://dianeatwood.com/one-mans-ongoing-struggle-with-lyme-disease/) - Michael Anderson recently wrote to me about his ongoing struggle with Lyme disease. He gave me permission to share his story, which I decided to do in his own words:
- [Talking about ticks on the Newscenter Morning Report May 6, 2014](https://dianeatwood.com/talking-about-ticks-on-the-newscenter-morning-report-may-6-2014/) - How to recognize deer ticks and protect against Lyme disease on the Newscenter Morning Report.
- [How Do I Know if My Elderly Parents Need Help?](https://dianeatwood.com/how-do-i-know-if-my-elderly-parents-need-help/) - When people age and begin to need assistance, asking for help requires a bit of pride swallowing. Would you know the signs that your parents might need help?
- [Learn How to Do Hands-Only CPR to the Beat of Stayin' Alive](https://dianeatwood.com/learn-how-to-do-hands-only-cpr-to-the-beat-of-stayin-alive/) - Here's your chance to learn two simple steps that will empower you and potenially save a life. It's called Hands-Only CPR.
- [How CPR Saved Tammy Conover's Life](https://dianeatwood.com/how-cpr-saved-tammy-conovers-life/) - Tammy was on the floor, eyes wide open, but not breathing. Her pulse was weak and then disappeared. She was turning blue. Cardiac arrest.
- [CPR, Lyme disease and olives. Watch Catching Health on the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/cpr-lyme-disease-and-olives-watch-catching-health-on-the-morning-report/) - Watch Catching Health on the Newscenter Morning Report right here!
- [What you might not know about hunger in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/what-you-might-not-know-about-hunger-in-maine/) - Did you know that 31% of all our food (1,249 calories per person per day) ends up in a dumpster or down the disposal?
- [Antibiotics and Ear Infections](https://dianeatwood.com/antibiotics-and-ear-infections/) - For years, no matter what the cause, ear infections in children were routinely treated with antibiotics, but the recommendation has changed.
- [Cancer Risks for Firefighters: More Than You May Realize](https://dianeatwood.com/cancer-risks-for-firefighters-more-than-you-may-realize/) - Two years ago, 43-year-old Maine firefighter Mike Nixon was diagnosed with one of the most serious forms of skin cancer — malignant melanoma
- [Autism: the gateway to a great adventure for Roman Waites and his family](https://dianeatwood.com/autism-the-gateway-to-a-great-adventure-for-roman-waites-and-his-family/) - What will you do on your summer vacation? Roman Waites, who has autism, will lead his family on a cross country adventure and make a movie along the way.
- [What the Heck is Qi?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-the-heck-is-qi/) - The concept of qi lies at the heart of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is central to Taoist philosophy. Qi is defined as the energetic force associated with all living things.
- [Is the CT scan your doctor ordered really necessary? Why you should ask.](https://dianeatwood.com/is-the-ct-scan-your-doctor-ordered-really-necessary-why-you-should-ask/) - An injury to the head can be scary, but most are mild and do not cause significant damage. Even so, about half of all children seen in the ER for a head injury will have a CT scan.
- [Why Maine Center for Cancer Medicine Changed Its Name](https://dianeatwood.com/why-maine-center-for-cancer-medicine-changed-its-name/) - After 36 years as a leading Maine cancer center, Maine Center for Cancer Medicine and Blood Disorders has changed its name.
- [Tri for a Cure: The Two Sisters at the Water Station](https://dianeatwood.com/tri-for-a-cure-the-two-sisters-at-the-water-station/) - What are the odds that two sisters would both have with the same type of lung cancer? Even if they are identical twins or identical mirror twins like Leni Grant and Lita Brown.
- [Hunger and Obesity: What’s The Connection?](https://dianeatwood.com/hunger-and-obesity-whats-the-connection/) - In America there is an assumption that people who are food insecure are automatically thin.
- [Just retired. Too young for Medicare. Needs health insurance. What to do?](https://dianeatwood.com/just-retired-too-young-for-medicare-needs-health-insurance-what-to-do/) - Health insurance options when you're not quite old enough for Medicare.
- [The Ocean Inspires Maine Dermatologist to Create Skin Care Products](https://dianeatwood.com/the-ocean-inspires-maine-dermatologist-to-create-skin-care-products/) - Maine dermatologist creates sunscreen/moisturizer from marine life.
- [Stepfamilies and Caregiving: How to meet the challenges together](https://dianeatwood.com/stepfamilies-caregiving/) - Many people find love later in life. Companionship can be a true blessing. For those who find a partner later in life, this also creates new relationships between their grown children.
- [If it's the worst headache of your life and it's sudden, it may be a brain aneurysm](https://dianeatwood.com/headache-brain-aneurysm/) - In the ER, Amy was told that her sudden blurred vision and unbearable headache were caused by vertigo. It turns out she had a brain aneurysm.
- [Why you shouldn't use hydrogen peroxide on a cut](https://dianeatwood.com/hydrogen-peroxide-cut/) - If one of the first things you do when you cut yourself is flood the wound with hydrogen peroxide, STOP!
- [Heart Palpitations. What Are They? Ask Dr. T.](https://dianeatwood.com/heart-palpitations-what-are-they-ask-dr-t/) - Palpitations are feelings that your heart is skipping a beat, fluttering or beating too hard or too fast. They can be triggered by many things.
- [Moving When You're Elderly: How to make it a smooth transition](https://dianeatwood.com/moving-when-youre-elderly/) - Helen Livingston did not want to pack up her belongings and move out of her condo. "I wish I could have stayed," she says. "I was very happy."
- [Which is Better — Sports Drink or Water?](https://dianeatwood.com/which-is-better-sports-drink-or-water/) - No matter what you're doing outside this summer, when the day is gloriously hot and sunny, it's important to stay hydrated.
- [Rekindle Your Sex Life After Menopause](https://dianeatwood.com/sex-after-menopause/) - You finally made it through menopause. The problem is along with no more periods you also seem to have no more desire for sex. Take heart. You’re not alone.
- [Catching Health on the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/catching-health-on-the-morning-report/) - Diane Atwood, who writes the blog Catching Health, talks about the risk of falling for seniors and about brain aneurysms on the WCSH6 Morning Report.
- [Taking Action Against Pancreatic Cancer](https://dianeatwood.com/taking-action-against-pancreatic-cancer/) - Hope is tricky when it comes to pancreatic cancer. That said, in the last couple of years there have been some meaningful treatment advances.
- [Veggies for All: Fresh produce for the local food pantry](https://dianeatwood.com/veggies-for-all/) - Since 2010, Unity, Maine's Veggies for All has harvested and distributed 75,000 pounds of vegetables to 1,500 of its most food insecure neighbors.
- [Diagnosed with Cancer? Them's Fighting Words.](https://dianeatwood.com/diagnosed-with-cancer/) - Back in 2005, Chris Kuhn and his colleague and friend Dave Langdon were trying to come up with a name for a celebratory lobster bake and bike ride they planned to host. They settled on Not Dead Yet, straight out of one of Chris's favorite movies, "Monty Python and the Holy Grail."
- [Calling All Volunteers: Catching Health on the Morning Report:](https://dianeatwood.com/calling-all-volunteers/) - On the WCSH6 Morning Report, Diane Atwood, who writes the blog Catching Health, shared some fun and easy ways to help support two great organizations in Maine.
- [The Doctor Will See You Now — On Your Smart Phone](https://dianeatwood.com/the-doctor-will-see-you-now-on-your-smart-phone/) - Maine Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield members can now use their electronic devices for a live video chat with a doctor about non-emergency health issues.
- [Healthy Eating on a Budget](https://dianeatwood.com/healthy-eating-on-a-budget/) - Whether you buy food at a local market, grocery store or your favorite "super center," planning a healthy meal for one or a family while keeping to a budget is challenging.
- [Ana and  Beverly: Letting Go](https://dianeatwood.com/ana-and-beverly-letting-go/) - When my mother moved into her new studio apartment at the memory care facility, she could have brought along her cat Ana.
- [What Makes a Healthy Maine Street?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-makes-a-healthy-maine-street/) - Everywhere you look, people are trying to eat better, lose weight, get rid of stress ... they're tired of feeling tired and overwhelmed and just plain unhealthy.
- [DCIS. What Is It? Watch Catching Health on the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/dcis-what-is-it-watch-catching-health-on-the-morning-report/) - Sharing my DCIS story with Sharon and reminding women to get their mammograms.
- [World Thrombosis Day](https://dianeatwood.com/world-thrombosis-day/) - You may not be familiar with the word “thrombosis,” but you’ve probably heard the term “blood clot.” Thrombosis is a blood clot that forms in the artery or vein and can cause the world’s top three cardiovascular killers: heart attack, stroke, and venous thromboembolism
- [How Medical Marijuana is Helping Mark Bushey Cope with ALS](https://dianeatwood.com/how-medical-marijuana-is-helping-mark-bushey-cope-with-als/) - In November 2013, Mark Bushey was diagnosed with ALS, the horrible disease that prompted so many of us to do the ice bucket challenge to help raise money for ALS research. Mark has been using medical marijuana to help him cope with various ALS symptoms.
- [Ebola: Maine Medical Center Separates Fact From Fiction](https://dianeatwood.com/ebola-maine-medical-center-separates-fact-from-fiction/) - In an effort to help staff separate fact from fiction, this afternoon Maine Medical Center's Communications and Marketing department sent out its first MMC Daily Briefing on Ebola and Infection Prevention.
- [Six Numbers You Should Know and Why](https://dianeatwood.com/six-numbers-you-should-know-and-why/) - If you're like most people, you keep track of a lot of numbers — important numbers. There are six more numbers you should know that can tell you about the state of your health.
- [Flu Season: Catching Health on the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/flu-season-catching-health-on-the-morning-report/) - Sharon and I talk about flu shots and other vaccinations recommended for adults.
- [Where Whole Grain and Gluten-Free Meet](https://dianeatwood.com/where-whole-grain-and-gluten-free-meet/) - Some people who are gluten-free don't eat their share of whole grains, which means they may not have a nutritious diet. Dietitian Kit Broihier has some advice.
- [As She Lay Dying, the Choir Sang — A Lesson in Spiritual Care](https://dianeatwood.com/as-she-lay-dying-lesson-spiritual-care/) - On September 27, David Emery celebrated his 56th wedding anniversary without his beloved wife Judy — a sad, but joyful day. It may be hard for some people to understand how there can be joy when you are mourning the loss of someone you love deeply.
- [Got Insomnia? Eight Tips to Help You Get the Sleep You Need](https://dianeatwood.com/got-insomnia-eight-tips-to-help-you-get-the-sleep-you-need/) - Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep? You're not alone. Most of us have experienced occasional insomnia but for some, lack of sleep is a chronic issue.
- [Celebrating Our Veterans and a 100th Birthday](https://dianeatwood.com/celebrating-our-veterans-and-a-100th-birthday/) - Air Force veteran Burton Curtis celebrates Veterans Day and his 100th birthday.
- [Why Sleep is Important: Catching Health on the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/why-sleep-is-important-catching-health-on-the-morning-report/) - What goes on in our brains while we sleep? Housekeeping, for one thing. Sharon and I talk about the latest sleep research, sleep disorders and insomnia.
- [Bath Salts: What are they and why are they so dangerous?](https://dianeatwood.com/bath-salts-what-are-they-and-why-are-they-so-dangerous/) - A Maine teenager was found naked in the basement of a home he allegedly broke into. He MAY have been on bath salts. What are they? Why are they dangerous?
- [I'm Not Your Mother, But ...](https://dianeatwood.com/im-not-your-mother-but-2/) - A wellness tip from Catching Health with Diane Atwood with a little help from Charlotte.
- [SeeingME: Profiles of Resilience](https://dianeatwood.com/seeingme-profiles-of-resilience/) - SeeingME: Profiles of Resilience is an exhibit that includes portraits of 25 people from Maine who are affected by HIV/AIDS — some are HIV-positive, some are not.
- [Happy Thanksgiving 2014](https://dianeatwood.com/happy-thanksgiving-2014/) - Two kinds of gratitude ...
- [Bath Salts: Catching Health on the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/bath-salts-catching-health-on-the-morning-report/) - What are bath salts and why are they so dangerous? Sharon and I talk about them on the Morning Report.
- [If you have a thyroid nodule does it mean cancer?](https://dianeatwood.com/if-you-have-a-thyroid-nodule-does-it-mean-cancer/) - My friend Lee thought she might have thyroid cancer. It all began when she had a CT scan for something else and it showed a thyroid nodule.
- [Wreaths for Hope](https://dianeatwood.com/wreaths-for-hope-2/) - A wreath company in Calais, Maine is raising money for cancer research by selling Wreaths for Hope.
- [Don't Know One Wheelchair From Another and You Need to Buy One For Your Elderly Parent?](https://dianeatwood.com/buying-wheelchairs-online/) - In the market for a cane or a walker? Bath rails? Too confusing online? A new site makes it easier by researching and rating each home medical product it sells.
- [Thyroid Problems: Catching Health on the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/thyroid-problems-catching-health-on-the-morning-report/) - If you have a lump on your thyroid, what are the chances it's cancer? Sharon and I talk about the odds on the Morning Report.
- [Healthy Eating Tips for the Holiday Season](https://dianeatwood.com/healthy-eating-tips-for-the-holiday-season/) - Staying healthy during the holidays helps keep you happy as the New Year rolls in. We’ve got a few tips to keep in mind as you celebrate.
- [Healthy Holiday Tips: Catching Health on the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/healthy-holiday-tips-catching-health-on-the-morning-report/) - Struggling to stay healthy over the holidays? Catching Health with Diane Atwood shared some tips on the WCSH6 Morning Report.
- [New Year's Resolutions for Caregivers](https://dianeatwood.com/new-years-resolutions-for-caregivers/) - The sad truth about most resolutions is that we don't keep them. It can especially hard if you're a caregiver. Catching Health has some tips to make it easier.
- [Acupuncture for Weight Loss](https://dianeatwood.com/acupuncture-for-weight-loss/) - The number one New Year's resolution is to lose weight. Can acupuncture help you reach your goal? Find out in this blog post from Catching Health.
- [A child with autism: Counting the blessings](https://dianeatwood.com/a-child-with-autism/) - When Johnny Somma was about 2-years-old, his parents found out he had autism. Today, at four, he offers them many challenges and many, many blessings.
- [Signs of Post-Traumatic Stress in the Workplace](https://dianeatwood.com/post-traumatic-stress-workplace/) - The workplace, all by itself, causes a lot of people a lot of stress. Sometimes what happened outside work adds to that stress, especially if it was traumatic.
- [Frostbite Tips: Catching Health on the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/frostbite-tips-catching-health-on-the-morning-report/) - Freezing temps here in Maine. Frostbite weather. Prevention tips and good advice from Catching Health with Diane Atwood on the WCSH6 Morning Report. Brrr.
- [You're Never Too Old to Quit Smoking](https://dianeatwood.com/youre-never-too-old-to-quit-smoking/) - No matter how old you are, good things begin to happen immediately when you quit smoking. Catching Health with Diane Atwood has some helpful tips.
- [Turn Off the Blue Lights and Get a Good Night's Sleep](https://dianeatwood.com/turn-off-the-blue-lights-and-get-a-good-nights-sleep/) - Do you take your cellphone to bed with you? If you do, you not only risk losing sleep, it may be affecting your health.
- [100+ Women Who Care Southern Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/100-women-who-care-southern-maine-3/) - 100+ Maine women meet four times a year and each member writes a $50 check to a local charity they have voted on. Find out how you, too, can make a difference.
- [Coping with seasonal depression or SAD](https://dianeatwood.com/coping-with-seasonal-depression-or-sad/) - Winter in New England can be a beautiful time of year. It can also trigger seasonable depression in some people. We have some advice from an expert.
- [The Trouble with Blue Light: Catching Health on the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/the-trouble-with-blue-light-catching-health-on-the-morning-report/) - Why exposing yourself to blue light before bed is bad for your health. Watch Catching Health on the Morning Report.
- [Tummy Troubles? Avoid These Common Digestive Health Mistakes](https://dianeatwood.com/tummy-troubles-avoid-these-common-digestive-health-mistakes/) - We may not be able to control all of our tummy troubles, but dietitian Patsy Catsos shares some things we can do to keep our GI system in good working order.
- [Cervical Cancer and HPV: Prevention is Possible](https://dianeatwood.com/cervical-cancer-and-hpv-prevention-is-possible/) - In the United States alone, 27,000 people are diagnosed with an HPV-related cancer every year. That is a new case every 20 minutes. Prevention is possible.
- [What's the Fuss About Measles?](https://dianeatwood.com/whats-the-fuss-about-measles/) - In 2000, the CDC declared that measles in the United States had essentially been wiped out. Since then, vaccination rates are down and measles is on the rise.
- [Don't ever shovel snow like my husband does!](https://dianeatwood.com/dont-ever-shovel-snow-like-my-husband-does/) - Shoveling pounds and pounds of snow can take its toll on your heart and your back. Catching Health has some helpful tips.
- [Heart Healthy Tips in 140 Characters or Less](https://dianeatwood.com/heart-healthy-tips-in-140-characters-or-less/) - The Maine Health Learning Resource Center held its first ever Twitter chat. The conversation was all about healthy hearts.
- [Allergic to Everything: Catching Health on the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/allergic-to-everything-catching-health-on-the-morning-report/) - Imagine suddenly become allergic to all sorts of things — smells, soap, dust — everything. That's what happened to 30-year-old Crystal Goodwin. A little over three years ago she started having severe allergic reactions about every two to three weeks. I shared her story on the Morning Report. Google[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
- [Caring for someone with dementia? The Stewart Center offers respite and more](https://dianeatwood.com/caring-for-someone-with-dementia-the-stewart-center-offers-a-respite/) - Millions of Americans have some form of dementia. Family members provide much of their care. In Maine, a new day center can provide some relief.
- [Preventing Hypothermia: Catching Health on the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/preventing-hypothermia-morning-report/) - With below zero temperatures in Maine, it's important to be on the lookout for signs of hypothermia. We shared some lifesaving advice on the Morning Report.
- [Dealing with cancer? You need to watch this](https://dianeatwood.com/dealing-with-cancer-you-need-to-watch-this-2/) - If you're dealing with cancer, your primary focus should be on getting better. Sometimes, you may need a little extra help.
- [For the first time: Cholesterol, yes. Juicy steak, no.](https://dianeatwood.com/for-the-first-time-cholesterol-yes-juicy-steak-no/) - The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee released a new report that has big implications for the health status of Americans.
- [Brain Injury: Seeing a Different View](https://dianeatwood.com/brain-injury-seeing-a-different-view/) - In a split second, Martha Davoli's view of the world shifted, literally and figuratively, when she slipped on the ice and hit the back of her head.
- [How to relieve that killer hangover](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-relieve-that-killer-hangover/) - I'm guessing that a few people are hung over today after celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Do you have a tried and true hangover cure?
- [How to get a good night's sleep and why it's important](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-get-a-good-nights-sleep-and-why-its-important/) - Do you find that the older you get, the more trouble you have sleeping? You're not alone. Insomnia is a fairly common problem at any age, but more so after 60.
- [Cancer diagnosis? 12 bold questions you need to be asking](https://dianeatwood.com/cancer-diagnosis-12-bold-questions-you-need-to-be-asking/) - When you hear that you have cancer, it's like being punched in the gut. Your brain is filled with a million questions, but which ones should you be asking?
- [Adolescence: Not just about hormones. Blame it on the brain](https://dianeatwood.com/adolescence-not-just-about-hormones-blame-it-on-the-brain/) - Did you know? It takes a minimum of 25 years to build a basic brain. And we all play a role in shaping the adolescent brain.
- [Wise advice on how to craft a new life after a brain injury](https://dianeatwood.com/advice-craft-new-life-after-brain-injury/) - How do you define success? For someone with a brain injury, success may take on a whole new meaning.
- [7 Easy Ways to Honor the Earth Every Day](https://dianeatwood.com/7-easy-ways-to-honor-the-earth-every-day/) - Turning off lights when you don't need them is a simple thing, but if we all did it we could save money and energy in a big way. Learn what else you can do.
- [Sprout Film Festival: Celebrate Every Person's Unique Possibility](https://dianeatwood.com/sprout-film-festival-maine/) - You're invited to the Sprout Film Festival and to join or start a conversation about the often misunderstood topic of autism.
- [You don't want to miss the Cabin Fever Art Show at the Maine Jewish Museum](https://dianeatwood.com/cabin-fever-art-show-maine-jewish-museum/) - Achievement can be significant for anyone, but especially someone with a mental illness. That's why the Cabin Fever Art Show at the Maine Jewish Museum is important.
- [How to handle an ache in your hip that becomes a pain in the neck](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-handle-an-ache-in-your-hip-that-becomes-a-pain-in-the-neck-2/) - Hip joints are pretty amazing. At the top of their game, they allow us to move in all directions. It takes a lot to hurt a healthy hip, but age brings risks.
- [Thanks to his vet back home in Maine, a sweet little dog is on the mend](https://dianeatwood.com/thanks-to-his-vet-back-home-in-maine-a-sweet-little-dog-is-on-the-mend/) - A few weeks ago sweet little Wiper was so sick his humans thought he might be dying. Terrified, they rushed him to the nearest veterinary clinic.
- [Alzheimer's: Amazingly, it can be something to sing about](https://dianeatwood.com/alzheimers-something-to-sing-about/) - You wouldn't think that Alzheimer's was something to sing about. The Choral Art Society proves otherwise by presenting the NE premier of Alzheimer's Stories.
- [Protect your pets against Lyme Disease: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/protect-your-pets-against-lyme-disease-on-the-morning-report/) - Happily, little Wiper is doing better. His brush with Lyme Disease serves as reminder to protect our pets against deer ticks. Sharon and I pass along some important Lyme Disease prevention tips on the Morning Report. Google [/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
- [How to ask your doctor how much it will cost. Why it's important](https://dianeatwood.com/ask-doctor-how-much-why-important/) - Do you worry about the cost of your health care? Have you ever considered asking your doctor or any other healthcare provider how much something will cost?
- [How to be a champion like Julia Clukey (No need to ride a luge)](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-be-a-champion-like-julia-clukey-no-need-to-ride-a-luge/) - Imagine that you have trudged to the top of your favorite sliding hill. A deep breath and down you fly — sitting or stretched out on your belly. Your choice.
- [Understanding the cost of your healthcare: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/understanding-the-cost-of-your-healthcare-on-the-morning-report/) - I recently wrote a blog post encouraging you to ask your doctor how much something will cost. Sharon Vaznis and I continued the conversation on the Morning Report with a look at the often confusing pricing structure. Retail price versus negotiated price. What's that all about? Watch the video.
- [Strokes kill people we love. You need to know the risks](https://dianeatwood.com/strokes-kill-people-we-love-you-need-to-know-the-risks/) - Thirty years ago, my beloved grandmother — her name was Joanna Tenney, but we called her Nanny — had a massive stroke and died a few days later.
- [Out of the mouths of babes. What it's like to have a disability](https://dianeatwood.com/what-its-like-to-have-disability/) - For what seemed like an eternity, but was barely a minute, third graders at Small School in South Portland had to pair up and stare at each other. Find out why.
- [Men, follow this simple advice. It could save your life](https://dianeatwood.com/men-follow-this-simple-advice-it-could-save-your-life/) - According to a recent survey by the Skin Cancer Foundation, men are twice as likely to die from melanoma than women.
- [Every day Vanessa Child battles a deadly monster that is never satisfied](https://dianeatwood.com/every-day-vanessa-child-battles-a-deadly-monster-that-is-never-satisfied/) - The monster Vanessa fights every day is inside her brain. It tells her that she's hungry — starving even — whether she just ate a snack or a three course meal.
- [Do ticks make you paranoid? You're not the only one](https://dianeatwood.com/do-ticks-make-you-paranoid/) - Ticks — tiny creatures that barely tickle when they crawl over your skin. If one is making a meal of you, determining if it's a deer tick is important.
- [Men and skin cancer: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/men-and-skin-cancer-on-the-morning-report/) - Catching Health on the Morning Report, Sharing important information about skin cancer — protection and prevention for men and women.
- [Harvard Pilgrim offers employees a quick and easy way to EatRight](https://dianeatwood.com/harvard-pilgrim-offers-employees-a-quick-and-easy-way-to-eatright/) - When Carolyn Preston goes grocery shopping, she tries to make healthy choices for her family. A handy little app on her smartphone makes it a whole lot easier.
- [Why composting will make you feel good about yourself and the world](https://dianeatwood.com/why-composting-will-make-you-feel-good/) - When Saco Middle School began composting last March, it went from 10 garbage bags a lunch period to just one. Students understand why that's a good thing.
- [Delicious, healthy strawberries: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/delicious-healthy-strawberries-on-the-morning-report/) - Freshly picked strawberries. Wicked good. Sharon and I talk about the health benefits and share a little advice on the Morning Report.
- [What Brought You Joy Today?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-brought-you-joy-today-6/) - We get so caught up in the business of our lives that we let moments slip by without recognizing those that bring us joy. I've learned that if you look for joy, it will find you.
- [Some difficult but important advice about planning ahead — now](https://dianeatwood.com/advice-about-planning-ahead/) - If you could no longer speak for yourself, would the people who love you know your final wishes? If they did, could you count on them to carry them out?
- [What Brought You Joy Today?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-brought-you-joy-today-2/) - Moments of joy — from peepers to parties to a new grandchild. What brought you joy today?
- [What Brought You Joy Today?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-brought-you-joy-today-3/) - Moments of joy — from crossword puzzles to sitting under the apple tree to getting up in the morning. What brought you joy today?
- [What Brought You Joy Today?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-brought-you-joy-today-4/) - From voices from the past to a family wedding to a corned beef sandwich! What brought you joy today?
- [What Brought You Joy Today?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-brought-you-joy-today-5/) - From the wind in the trees to beautiful wisteria to my daughter's birthday. What brought you joy today?
- [Tri for a Cure: How it really began](https://dianeatwood.com/tri-for-a-cure-how-it-really-began/) - If it weren’t for Pat Jordan, who passed away in May, there would be no Tri for a Cure (an annual women's triathlon in Maine.) It was Pat who lovingly pointed that out to her daughter Julie Jordan Marchese, who founded the Tri eight years ago. “When she reminded me,” Julie chuckles, “I said Mum, you’re right!“
- [What brought you joy this week?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-brought-you-joy-this-week/) - Here's what I believe: When you look for joy, it will find you. What brought you joy this week?
- [Seeing color and perspective through the eyes of a blind man](https://dianeatwood.com/seeing-color-and-perspective-through-the-eyes-of-a-blind-man/) - Until he was 16, Rabih Dow could see. Now nearly 50, he paints so that he can communicate visually what he "sees" as a blind man.
- [What Brought You Joy This Week?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-brought-you-joy-this-week-2/) - [Tweet "When you look for joy, it will find you."] Three things, in particular, brought me joy this week. Several months ago, a friend commissioned me to do a painting. My first commission! This week I declared it finished (Trust me, I could fuss with it until the day I shuffle off.) I'm shipping him
- [Preventing Deadly Medical Errors: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/preventing-deadly-medical-errors-on-the-morning-report/) - Too many people suffer serious consequences because of medical errors and hospital-acquired infections. On the Morning Report, Sharon Vaznis and I talk about safety and prevention.
- [What Brought You Joy This Week?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-brought-you-joy-this-week-3/) - I followed through on something. That's what brought me joy this week.
- [Picking blueberries: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/picking-blueberries-on-the-morning-report/) - Sharing some blueberry facts and snacks on the Morning Report. I also tell Cindy Williams where she can pick blueberries in Maine.
- [What Brought You Joy This Week?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-brought-you-joy-this-week-4/) - I got to stroll through a beautiful garden just after it rained. What brought you joy this week?
- [What Brought You Joy Last Week?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-brought-you-joy-last-week/) - If you look for joy, it will find you. What brought you joy last week?
- [What Brought You Joy?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-brought-you-joy/) - When you're on vacation, there's joy in almost every minute.
- [I stand corrected about Kalamata olives!](https://dianeatwood.com/useful-olive-trivia/) - Did you know there are hundreds of varieties of olives? They grow on trees that can live thousands of years. Olives are a staple in the Mediterranean diet.
- [Quick guide to heat stroke and heat exhaustion: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/quick-guide-to-heat-stroke-and-heat-exhaustion-on-the-morning-report/) - In New England, we usually worry about frostbite. But we've been havin' a heat wave, so I shared some tips about heat-related illnesses on the Morning Report.
- [What Brought You Joy This Week?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-brought-you-joy-this-week-5/) - If you look for joy, it will find you. Often in the least expected places.
- [The shoes fit, but are they safe to wear at "my age?"](https://dianeatwood.com/the-shoes-fit-but-are-they-safe-to-wear-at-my-age/) - I was holding a pair of high heels. Eyes glazed over with lust, I said, "They're so beautiful. Just look at them." "Yes. Beautiful," replied my friend, as she gave me a hug. "And potentially dangerous."
- [What a recent DCIS study does and doesn't tell us : On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/what-a-recent-dcis-study-does-and-doesnt-tell-us-on-the-morning-report/) - Diane Atwood, who writes the blog Catching Health, discusses a recent DCIS study with Sharon Vaznis on the Morning Report.
- [How to be a friend — a best friend — to someone with bipolar disorder](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-be-a-friend-to-someone-with-a-mental-illness/) - How important are your friends? Would you travel to the ends of the Earth for any of them? I suspect that best friends Fran Houston and Marty Baker would.
- [Body Worlds: Education? Entertainment? Spectacular? Ghastly? It's up to you to decide](https://dianeatwood.com/body-worlds-exhibit-in-maine/) - The Portland Science Center in Portland, Maine opens with a major exhibit called Body Worlds, a display of preserved human bodies, organs and other body parts.
- [Treating depression, anxiety and insomnia with Chinese medicine](https://dianeatwood.com/treating-depression-anxiety-and-insomnia-with-chinese-medicine/) - How acupuncture and Chinese herbs may help some people who suffer from depression, anxiety and insomnia.
- [Never too old to get mono: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/never-too-old-to-get-mono-on-the-morning-report/) - Mononucleosis is an infection we usually associate with teenagers, but people of all ages — even baby boomers — can get mono.
- [Does yoga have the power to save an addict's life? Absolutely, say these people](https://dianeatwood.com/does-yoga-have-the-power-to-save-an-addicts-life/) - For twenty years, Angela Weymouth watched her brother struggle with opiate addiction. She and her husband Michael Seymour own Maine Hatha Yoga in Portland.
- [How to recognize the signs of Parkinson's disease](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-recognize-the-signs-of-parkinsons-disease/) - This summer, my 86-year-old neighbor found out that he has Parkinson's. The most common first sign is a tremor, but his hands are as steady as they ever were.
- [Tomato. Tomahto. Either way, they offer more than sweet succulence](https://dianeatwood.com/tomato-tomahto-either-way-they-offer-more-than-sweet-succulence/) - Two hundred years ago tomatoes were thought to be poisonous! Today, though, tomatoes are tops with consumers.
- [Forgetting things? Take the SAGE test to see if you need to worry about Alzheimer's](https://dianeatwood.com/forgetting-things-take-this-test/) - Less than 15-minutes is all it takes to complete a written test that could uncover early signs of dementia. It's called the Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination or SAGE test.
- [Recognizing Parkinson's disease: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/recognizing-parkinsons-disease-on-the-morning-report/) - The doctor told Warren Gilman his problems walking were probably due to a back injury, but his wife had a gut feeling it might be Parkinson's disease. She was right.
- [Top 10 breast cancer myths](https://dianeatwood.com/top-10-breast-cancer-myths/) - There's a lot of myths about breast cancer. Such as, that a breast lump means cancer. In fact, most are not cancer. Dana-Farber Cancer institute dispels some myths in this report.
- [Diagnosed with a rare cancer she'd never heard of before](https://dianeatwood.com/diagnosed-with-a-rare-cancer-shed-never-heard-of-before/) - Konnie Stinson is one of those people who just try to push through it when they're hurt or don't feel well. That's what she did when she experienced a host of unusual symptoms.
- [Preventing life-threatening blood clots in the hospital](https://dianeatwood.com/preventing-life-threatening-blood-clots-in-the-hospital/) - Happy World Thrombosis Day! Today, October 13th, healthcare professionals, scientists, and regular folks around the world are spreading the word about how to identify and prevent thromboses, more commonly known as blood clots
- [How to get an AED for your community and why it's important that you do](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-get-an-aed-for-your-community/) - March 5, 2007. A day Joe Gould will never forget. It started out like any other day. At noon, he had a heart attack and nearly died. An AED saved his life.
- [A tense vagina. Something worth dancing about](https://dianeatwood.com/a-tense-vagina-something-worth-dancing-about/) - Sara Juli is not afraid to tackle personal issues in a public forum. She's a dance artist who creates and performs solo work. Her latest topic: Tense vaginas.
- [How an AED saved a man's life. On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/how-an-aed-saved-a-mans-life-on-the-morning-report/) - Would you know what to do if someone's heart suddenly stopped beating? On the Morning Report, we talk about the steps that could save a person's life.
- [How businesses can chill out this winter with safety prep now](https://dianeatwood.com/how-businesses-can-chill-out-this-winter-with-safety-prep-now/) - With cold weather approaching, property owners need to take steps now to avoid injuries as well as property and liability claims. Check out these safety tips.
- [What I didn't know about physical therapists](https://dianeatwood.com/what-didnt-know-about-physical-therapists/) - Who is the mother of physical therapy? Get the answer and a ton of useful information about the origin and benefits of physical therapy.
- [Having an x-ray? Show some love and kindness to your technologist!](https://dianeatwood.com/having-an-x-ray-show-some-love-and-kindness-to-your-technologist/) - On November 8, 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, a German physicist, discovered the x-ray. Today, about 150 million x-ray procedures are performed every year in the United States
- [Who says 90 is too old to exercise? Not these men!](https://dianeatwood.com/who-says-90-is-too-old-to-exercise-not-these-men/) - Being active is key to feeling young and healthy. We know that. And so do these three gentlemen, all in their nineties.
- [How hospice care helped Joe Brannigan and his family in the final months of his life](https://dianeatwood.com/how-hospice-care-helped-joe-brannigan-and-his-family-in-the-final-months-of-his-life/) - Guest post by Claire Brannigan, whose husband Joe died of leukemia January 17, 2015. A few months before, instead of being hospitalized, he chose to go home with hospice care.
- [Learn how to protect your child against sexual assault](https://dianeatwood.com/learn-how-to-protect-your-child-against-sexual-assault/) - Talking to your children about sexual assault might not be an easy conversation for a lot of parents. Do you even know what your message should be?
- [Friends pondering gratitude at Thanksgiving, for which I am grateful](https://dianeatwood.com/friends-pondering-gratitude-at-thanksgiving/) - I asked my friends to share something they were grateful for and they had a lot to say. It will make you feel good to read what they came up with.
- [Do cranberries really help with a urinary tract infection?](https://dianeatwood.com/do-cranberries-really-help-with-a-urinary-tract-infection/) - Many of us have heard that drinking cranberry juice can be helpful for both preventing and treating a UTI. But does it really work and how much does it take? Let’s take a look.
- [How to keep your pets safe during the holidays. On The Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-keep-your-pets-safe-during-the-holidays-on-the-morning-report/) - I hope you're not feeding your dog any turkey leftovers! Sharon Vaznis and I discuss why it's not a good idea and we also share some other holiday safety tips for your pets ... on the Morning Report.
- [Learning to live a full life when you have early stage Alzheimer's disease](https://dianeatwood.com/learning-to-live-a-full-life-when-you-have-early-stage-alzheimers-disease/) - After cancer, Alzheimer's is the second most feared disease in America. About 5.2 million people in the U.S. are living with Alzheimer's. No wonder we worry.
- [Miserable sore throat? One of these home remedies will make you feel better](https://dianeatwood.com/sore-throat-remedies/) - Don't you hate it when you start to feel a sore throat coming on? Try these home remedies to stop a sore throat in its tracks.
- [Want to be healthy but tired of reading labels? Check out this new free and easy online tool](https://dianeatwood.com/tired-of-reading-labels/) - Donna Blouin tries her best to feed her five children healthy foods. She reads labels to the point that most people hate shopping with her. Not any more.
- [How to stick with tradition and still make healthier holiday meals](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-stick-with-tradition-and-make-healthier-holiday-meals/) - Nobody wants to mess with treasured holiday recipes. There are good reasons we treasure them. However, not every holiday food falls into the “most-loved” category.
- [Raising a child with Asperger's. A father and son share their perspectives in a new book](https://dianeatwood.com/raising-a-child-with-aspergers/) - Sometimes, life throws things our way that aren't easy to handle. We all have our coping mechanisms. Dylan Volk uses humor.
- [An easier way to find out what's in your food. On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/an-easier-way-to-find-out-whats-in-your-food-on-the-morning-report/) - Trying to eat healthier foods but fed up with reading food labels? We talk about a much easier solution on the Morning Report.
- [10 signs your elderly parent may need some extra help](https://dianeatwood.com/10-signs-your-elderly-parent-may-need-some-extra-help/) - When we see our parents on a regular basis, we may not notice subtle changes in their behaviors. The holidays can be an ideal time to check on their wellbeing.
- [Put a little fun in your life. Go dancing!](https://dianeatwood.com/put-a-little-fun-in-your-life-go-dancing/) - Joan Overton has been dancing nearly all her life. She just turned 82. It's just a number she says as she twirls around the dance floor.
- [Happy New Year, but no resolutions thank you!](https://dianeatwood.com/happy-new-year-but-no-resolutions-thank-you/) - Are you like me? Have you made New Year's resolutions with good intentions but you weren't able to keep them?
- [A dietitian’s view of “easy” weight loss methods](https://dianeatwood.com/a-dietitians-view-of-easy-weight-loss-methods/) - With the start of the New Year, many of us will be setting a New Year’s resolution to lose weight and there is always the temptation to get it done the “quick and easy” way.
- [Why John Nappi begged people to just say yes!](https://dianeatwood.com/why-john-nappi-wants-people-to-just-say-yes/) - John Nappi wants to shout "Just Say Yes!" from the rooftops. He wants to see the words plastered on tee shirts and bumper sticker and posters. Read why.
- [Winter takes its toll on people with breathing problems](https://dianeatwood.com/winter-takes-its-toll-on-people-with-breathing-problems/) - We may not have had much of a winter yet, but for people with pulmonary problems such as asthma or COPD, it can be a difficult — even deadly – time of year.
- [Why hosting an Alzheimer's Café in a Children's Museum is a great idea](https://dianeatwood.com/why-hosting-an-alzheimers-cafe-in-a-childrens-museum-is-a-great-idea/) - An Alzheimer's Café is a place where people and families struggling with Alzheimer's and other dementias can forget about the unrelenting challenges they face.
- [How Becky Sawtelle declared victory over her demon and lost 130 pounds](https://dianeatwood.com/becky-sawtelle-declares-victory/) - In 2012, at the tender age of 41, Becky Sawtelle reached a mind-blowing, life-changing decision. She tipped the scales at 272 pounds — she's only 5′ 3″ tall.
- [Want to get fit without working out? Step to the tune of these audacious women!](https://dianeatwood.com/want-to-get-fit-without-working-out/) - Every week these women strap on their tap shoes and dance, dance, dance! They're all over 60.
- [What is your family's risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer? You have to look at the male side, too](https://dianeatwood.com/warning-signs-of-hereditary-breast-and-ovarian-cancer/) - 2.3 million women in the US may be at risk for breast and ovarian cancer because of family history. 90% of people who are at increased risk for hereditary cancer have no idea.
- [Tips for a healthy diet: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/tips-for-a-healthy-diet-on-the-morning-report/) - Diane Atwood, from Catching Health, shares some healthy dieting tips on the Morning Report
- [Sick and tired of, well ... everything? Slow down and explore the surprising benefits of t'ai chi](https://dianeatwood.com/benefits-of-tai-chi/) - If you look at the research, you'll discover that practicing t'ai chi can do you a world of good. From improving balance to helping to relieve pain.
- [If you were in the hospital, think your kids would feel helpless? See how Super Jonny copes](https://dianeatwood.com/mom-in-hospital-how-super-jonny-copes/) - In 1998, Simone Colwill was diagnosed with Crohn's disease and spent a lot of time in the hospital. She wanted a book that would help her kids. It didn't exist.
- [Your risk of inherited cancers: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/your-risk-of-inherited-cancers-on-the-morning-report/) - Women are often asked about a history of breast or ovarian cancer on their mother's side. They should also know their father's family as well.
- [Hosting a Super Bowl Party? Make sure the food you serve is safe to eat](https://dianeatwood.com/super-bowl-food-safety-tips/) - If you're hosting a Super Bowl party at your house this Sunday, make sure the food you serve your friends is not only delicious but also safe to eat.
- [Over 65? In agony because of joint pain? Take a look at the advances in joint replacement surgery](https://dianeatwood.com/over-65-in-agony-because-of-joint-pain-take-a-look-at-the-advances-in-joint-replacement-surgery/) - People with severe joint pain have treatment options that weren’t available even 10 years ago. The primary goals are still: relieve pain and increase mobility.
- [Learning to drive (safely) again after having a stroke](https://dianeatwood.com/drive-after-stroke/) - Scott Anderson was only 60 when he had a stroke. Occupational therapist Heather Shields taught him how to drive again. She owns Pathways Driving Rehab Services.
- [Love your dog? Make sure to keep your Valentine's Day chocolates out of reach](https://dianeatwood.com/dogs-and-chocolate/) - Some dogs (and people) will eat whatever gets put in front of them. But some foods — like chocolate — could be deadly.
- [Five killer stress busters that made me a better mother (At least I'd like to think they did)](https://dianeatwood.com/mother-stress-busters/) - Sometimes we don’t realize the effect that stress can have on us. We all have our own ways of coping. I learned some good strategies when my kids were young.
- [How a remarkable young man made a difference for other kids in the hospital](https://dianeatwood.com/young-man-making-difference/) - Nick Mitton just turned 13. I think he's remarkable because he raised $2400 for a child-size recliner for The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital. His story.
- [Thinking about having a baby? Here's the latest on fertility, pregnancy and prenatal testing](https://dianeatwood.com/thinking-about-having-a-baby-heres-the-latest-on-fertility-pregnancy-and-prenatal-testing/) - Thanks to over-the-counter home testing, a woman can find out if she's pregnant even before she's missed her first period.
- [A rare genetic disorder that causes short stature and ear infections: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/turner-syndrome-morning-report/) - Sharon Rose Vaznis and I talk about a rare genetic disorder found in girls called Turner syndrome.
- [von Willebrand: the bleeding disorder you may never have heard of yet it's the most common](https://dianeatwood.com/von-willebrand-bleeding-disorder/) - A history of nosebleeds and heavy periods could be a sign of a common bleeding disorder called von Willebrand disease.
- [Oh baby! When is it ok to start feeding your infant solid foods?](https://dianeatwood.com/feeding-infants-solids/) - Times and health recommendations change but questions from new parents about what, when and how to feed their infants are timeless. Catching Health has answers.
- [Recognizing abnormal bleeding: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/recognizing-abnormal-bleeding-on-the-morning-report/) - We all have special clotting factors in our blood. When we get injured, the factors help stem any bleeding. Sometimes, a factor is missing or not working right.
- [That amazing day a robot went to see a robot show](https://dianeatwood.com/that-amazing-day-a-robot-went-to-see-a-robot-show/) - What does a seven-year-old do when her entire first-grade class is going on an exciting field trip to the Portland Science Center and she has to stay home?
- [A tasty Mediterrean dish that's easy to make and easy to eat: Chicken with white beans](https://dianeatwood.com/chicken-with-white-beans/) - If you're looking for something that doesn't take long to make and is good for you, try this recipe for chicken with white beans.
- [Music is good for your heart in more ways than one](https://dianeatwood.com/music-is-good-for-your-heart/) - Studies have found that music can strengthen the heart and improve the recovery of patients suffering from heart disease.
- [Two feel good stories: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/feel-good-stories/) - Two separate stories that are connected in a larger sense. They’re both about making the world a little better for children who are not well.
- [Some broad spectrum advice about preventing skin cancer](https://dianeatwood.com/some-broad-spectrum-advice-about-preventing-skin-cancer/) - Sunscreen not only needs to have an SPF of 15 or higher, it should also be broad-spectrum. But sunscreen isn't the only way to prevent skin cancer.
- [Maine's naturopathic doctors offer free health screening to teens](https://dianeatwood.com/naturopathic-health-screening-teens/) - Naturopaths want to raise awareness about their profession. They're targeting teens because unhealthy habits often lead to preventable diseases later in life.
- [Why we could all probably use a good health care advocate in our corner](https://dianeatwood.com/health-care-advocate/) - Today's health care environment is complicated and often difficult to navigate. If you want some extra support, you might consider having a healthcare advocate.
- [Innovations in cancer treatment: Biology is destiny](https://dianeatwood.com/innovations-cancer-treatment/) - Finding a cure for cancer is a challenge because not all cancers are the same. What drives one cancer to grow and spread does not necessarily drive another.
- [In the event of ... save your family a hassle. Use The LastingMatters Organizer](https://dianeatwood.com/lastingmatters/) - It's one thing to know how you would want to be treated at the end of your life. It's another to let your family and/or loved ones in on the details.
- [Soy and breast cancer. Friend or Foe?](https://dianeatwood.com/soy-and-breast-cancer/) - You may have seen conflicting news about soy and breast cancer. It either increases the risk of breast cancer or protects against it. Which is correct?
- [Do not do this before you exercise!](https://dianeatwood.com/do-not-do-this-before-you-exercise/) - Do you like to exercise hard? Do you need to take ibuprofen before you work out? Here are some reasons why you shouldn't.
- [Loving someone with dementia: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/dementia-morning-report/) - Do you love someone with dementia? It can be challenging sometimes. I shared some helpful tips from my own personal experiences on the Morning Report.
- [Organ donation: One man’s legacy of sharing his life with others](https://dianeatwood.com/organ-donation/) - This April marks the 13th annual National Donate Life Month, a time to commemorate those who have given the gift of life through organ and tissue donation.
- [You don't have to be a king to suffer from gout](https://dianeatwood.com/gout/) - The other day a friend asked me about gout. She wanted to know if it was really the disease of kings. Catching Health with Diane Atwood has the answer.
- [How to begin a conversation about dying and why you should. On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/conversation-about-dying-on-the-morning-report/) - Talking about dying isn't easy, but it could be one of the most important conversations you'll ever have. Catching Health shared some tips on the Morning Report.
- [16 things to know if you love someone with autism](https://dianeatwood.com/16-things-autism/) - Once a rare disorder, the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report indicates that one in every 68 children in the United States is diagnosed with ASD.
- [Using spinal decompression to treat low back pain](https://dianeatwood.com/spinal-decompression-back-pain/) - Back pain is one of THE major reasons people miss work. Spinal decompression, a form of traction that slowly stretches and relaxes the spine may offer relief.
- [What can happen to your life when you suddenly become a caregiver](https://dianeatwood.com/sudden-caregiver/) - Caring for another person is hard work. If you don't have support, someone to talk to, it can take its toll. Read this advice from people who know first hand.
- [Why this woman has no room in her life for hatred, although some might not blame her](https://dianeatwood.com/no-room-for-hatred/) - Nyamuon Nguany has a story to tell. When she told it to me, I felt anger and deep sadness. And hatred. Emotions she knows well but has set aside. Her story.
- [Eat these three foods if you want to burn fat in a healthy way](https://dianeatwood.com/eat-these-three-foods-if-you-want-to-burn-fat-in-a-healthy-way/) - If you’re like many Americans trying to lose weight, 2016 probably started with a bang. But now, you could use a little bit of inspiration. We've got some.
- [Benefits of massage for people who are elderly or have dementia](https://dianeatwood.com/benefits-of-massage-dementia/) - Not only does massage help relieve stress and tension, it can be a complement to traditional medical treatments. It may also benefit people with dementia.
- [MRIs make you feel claustrophobic? An extremity MRI won't](https://dianeatwood.com/extremity-mri/) - An extremity MRI is for wrists, elbows, fingers, hands, feet, toes. It works the same as a conventional MRI only your whole body doesn't go in the machine.
- [Diagnosed with breast cancer when she was only 33 and now reaching out to other young women](https://dianeatwood.com/young-woman-breast-cancer/) - Five years ago, at age 33, Rebecca Vincelette found out she had stage 3 breast cancer. Now cancer-free, she hopes to help support other young women.
- [What can poison your pets and what to do if it happens](https://dianeatwood.com/pets-and-poison/) - If you suspect your pet got into some poison, don't wait for symptoms.The sooner you can get in touch with a vet, the better. Call for help immediately.
- [Avita. What my mother now calls home](https://dianeatwood.com/avita/) - My mother has lived at Avita, a memory care facility, for nearly two years. Read about why we made that decision and how it's going
- [Some important information about thyroid cancer](https://dianeatwood.com/thyroid-cancer/) - Recently, a panel of doctors from around the world reclassified and changed the name of a type of papillary thyroid cancer. Catching Health explains why.
- [Why an extremity MRI won't make you feel closed in. On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/extremity-mri-morning-report/) - Normally, when you have an MRI you have to lie still inside a big magnetic tube. Not with an extremity MRI. Sharon Vaznis and I talk about it on the Morning Report.
- [Is the 7-minute workout the best exercise?](https://dianeatwood.com/seven-minute-workout/) - To solve time and motivation problems, exercise specialists promote the 7-Minute Workout. But, this is May in New England. The best time to get out and walk!
- [The difference a rescue dog could make in the life of a little boy with diabetes](https://dianeatwood.com/rescue-dog-diabetes/) - What four-year-old wouldn't want a dog? Liam Thomas is hoping to get one. A dog he can run and play and cuddle up with. A dog he can trust. With his life.
- [Bug in a Jar: A little book with a big message about dying](https://dianeatwood.com/bug-in-a-jar/) - Will you think I'm weird if I tell you I think Bug in a Jar — Alison Bramhall's book about dying — is charming? Maybe, but I can't help it. It is.
- [A special dog for a little boy with diabetes. On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/diabetes-dog-morning-report/) - A little boy with diabetes is getting a specially trained dog to warn him if his sugar gets too high or low. I shared his story on the WCSH 6 Morning Report.
- [The challenging ups and downs of thyroid disease](https://dianeatwood.com/thyroid-disease/) - Always tired? Losing hair? Feeling low? Irritable? Sudden weight loss? Or weight gain? All symptoms of thyroid disease, but can sometimes be missed.
- [What would you do if you suddenly lost all your hair? It happened to this woman](https://dianeatwood.com/sudden-hair-loss/) - Jean Jackson is bald. Totally. Not a single hair on her entire body. It's happened to her twice. Read her story on the Catching Health blog.
- [100+ Women in Southern Maine are rocking the world](https://dianeatwood.com/100-women/) - Knowing how hard it is for local non-profits to raise money and how busy schedules can thwart volunteers' intentions 100+ Women Who Care is a great solution.
- [Alopecia Areata. On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/alopecia-areata-morning-report/) - Search the word bald and you’ll find lots of information — about men going bald. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes baldness in men and women. This is Jean Jackson's story.
- [A history of bloody noses turned out to be a serious condition called HHT](https://dianeatwood.com/hht/) - Lots of people get bloody noses, especially as kids. If you get them a lot and they go on and on, it could be HHT. Two families share their stories.
- [How Bettina Blanchard tries to simplify life — hers and ours](https://dianeatwood.com/bettina-blanchard-simplify-life/) - Have you ever tried to clear your clutter and simplify your life? Two years ago, I invited Bettina Blanchard into my home to give me a hand. She lit the spark!
- [Why you should drink water and other beverages at room temperature](https://dianeatwood.com/drink-room-temperature/) - Chinese Medicine says your body will be better off if you forget about the ice and drink only room temperature beverages. Even on hot steamy days.
- [Hypothermia isn't the only risk in cold water](https://dianeatwood.com/hypothermia-cold-water/) - Body heat is lost about 25 times faster in cold water than in cold air. From the moment you hit the water, the body begins to react in a fairly predictable way. Hypothermia is not the first step.
- [Looking for a new primary care provider? Some advice from a doctor](https://dianeatwood.com/new-provider-advice-from-doctor/) - Finding a primary care provider who is a good fit for you and your family can be a challenge. Dr. John Yindra offers up some tips on the Catching Health blog.
- [Herbal first aid for bug bites](https://dianeatwood.com/herbal-first-aid-for-bug-bites/) - Don't let bug bites or bee stings take the sunshine out of a glorious summer day. Try this natural remedy made from a plant that may be right at your feet.
- [The alcohol intervention that gave us back our father: On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/alcohol-intervention-morning-report/) - Many years ago, my family did an alcohol intervention on my father. He was sober until the day he died. Watch this WCSH 6 Morning Report to learn our process.
- [A gold medal award for a Maine author's book about children, cancer and sibling love](https://dianeatwood.com/children-cancer-sibling-book/) - Daniel and His Starry Night Blanket: A Story of Illness and Sibling Love wins its sixth literary award. Written by former child psychologist Sally Loughridge.
- [Some expert advice on how to be a good grandparent](https://dianeatwood.com/some-expert-advice-on-how-to-be-a-good-grandparent/) - As a new grandmother, I think a lot about what it means to be a good grandparent and how I can be most helpful. I asked other grandparents for some advice
- [This is what it feels like to have lupus](https://dianeatwood.com/lupus/) - Lupus is an autoimmune disorder — the body attacks its own cells. JoAnn Plante shares what it's like to have this serious and painful disease.
- [How composting stirred up happy memories for some people who struggle to remember what happened yesterday](https://dianeatwood.com/composting-happy-memories/) - When a memory care facility began composting, I asked some residents if they had composted before. I was touched by their comments. I also learned interesting information about recycling waste.
- [How dementia can lead to a serious swallowing problem. On the Morning Report](https://dianeatwood.com/swallowing-problem-on-the-morning-report/) - On a recent WCSH 6 Morning Report, we talked about the risks associated with dementia and swallowing problems.
- [Thriving after cancer. One woman shares her recipe for a healthier lifestyle and for sesame swiss chard](https://dianeatwood.com/thriving-after-cancer-one-woman-shares-her-recipe-for-a-healthier-lifestyle-and-for-sesame-swiss-chard/) - When Mary Moskowitz was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to take back as much control as she could. She shares her recipe for good health and for a tasty stir fry.
- [Earl Cutter has MSA. You won't see life the same again after you read his story](https://dianeatwood.com/earl-cutter-msa/) - Seven years ago, Earl Cutter began losing his balance. Today, he's in a wheelchair. He has MSA. Find out what that is and how Earl copes with his new life.
- [DIY remedies for stings, bites, scratches, and sunburns](https://dianeatwood.com/diy-remedies/) - Whether you wear a hat, suit up from head to toe or cover yourself in bug spray, warding off summer insects is a hassle. Here are some DIY remedies just in case.
- [Being in a wheelchair hasn't prevented these people from playing an energetic game of tennis](https://dianeatwood.com/wheelchair-tennis/) - Adaptive sports give new life to many people with a variety of disabilities. That includes wheelchair tennis, a program offered by Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation.
- [Massage your muscles and your mind](https://dianeatwood.com/massage-muscles-and-mind/) - Got sore muscles from all the activities you've been doing this hot summer? Feeling stressed because you're not looking forward to cold weather? How about a massage?
- [A tribute to my mother Beverley Swett](https://dianeatwood.com/a-tribute-to-my-mother-beverley-swett/) - My mother died last week. Tuesday, September 6 at 5:16 in the morning. I was there, hand resting on her chest. I needed to feel her last breath, her final heartbeat. Three of my sisters and one of my nieces were also there, holding her hands and gently running their fingers through her hair, which
- [What do all the dates on food packages mean?](https://dianeatwood.com/dates-on-food-packaging-mean/) - Not sure what the expiration or "use by" date means on food packages? Get an expert explanation from registered dietitian Kitty Broihier.
- [A lifetime of headaches became this woman's worst nightmare](https://dianeatwood.com/a-lifetime-of-headaches/) - For nearly 30 years — ever since she was about 10 years old — Michelle Spencer endured headaches. Migraines said doctors. What it was almost killed her.
- [Answers to frequently asked questions about breast cancer](https://dianeatwood.com/answers-to-frequently-asked-questions-about-breast-cancer/) - Two questions one breast cancer specialist hears often — why did I get breast cancer and is there anything other than a mammogram that could have caught it sooner? We give some answers on the WCSH 6 Morning Report.
- [A new study says birth control pills may make you depressed. That’s not news to many women](https://dianeatwood.com/birth-control-and-depression/) - A new study says birth control may cause depression. Many women say, ok, we already knew that. Read what's important about the study.
- [Expert answers to your top questions about breast cancer](https://dianeatwood.com/breast-cancer-questions-and-answers/) - Breast cancer specialist Dr. Tracey Weisberg gets a lot of questions from patients and their loved ones. She shares the top three on the Catching Health blog.
- [How art therapy helps relieve some of the pain and suffering of a life altering illness](https://dianeatwood.com/art-therapy/) - An expressive arts therapist helps people grieve by creating art. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she used her art therapy tools to help herself.
- [Who to call when you need an answer to a burning health question](https://dianeatwood.com/burning-health-question/) - Looking for another good source of credible health information? Want to have a live chat with a health educator? Try the MaineHealth Learning Resource Center.
- [Where to get some answers to your health insurance questions](https://dianeatwood.com/health-insurance-questions/) - The MaineHealth Learning Resource Center gets more questions about health insurance than anything else. Here's where they direct people for the answers.
- [Health experts say no to the nasal spray flu vaccine this year but kids still need a flu shot](https://dianeatwood.com/nasal-spray-flu-vaccine/) - Public health experts no longer recommend a common nasal spray flu vaccine for children because it's not effective. If you're worried that your child hates shots so you'll skip a flu shot this year, read this.
- [Tips from parents on how to stay healthy with a new baby in the house](https://dianeatwood.com/stay-healthy-with-new-baby-tips/) - When you're pregnant, you try to be as healthy as possible for your baby's sake. After the baby is born, staying healthy can be a challenge. Some tips from new parents.
- [How the tiny zebrafish helped a Bar Harbor scientist get us one step closer to effective treatments for a painful nerve disorder — peripheral neuropathy](https://dianeatwood.com/peripheral-neuropathy-research-zebrafish/) - About 20 million people in the U.S. have peripheral neuropathy. Sandra Rieger, PhD., a scientist at the MDI Biological Laboratory, recently discovered where and how it begins.
- [Why a colonoscopy is still the gold standard for preventing colon cancer](https://dianeatwood.com/colonoscopy-preventing-colon-cancer/) - Colonoscopies save lives because virtually all colon cancers start out as benign polyps. Colonoscopy is not colon cancer detection, it's colon cancer prevention. Read more.
- [How physical therapy can help people suffering the after effects of a concussion](https://dianeatwood.com/physical-therapyconcussions/) - Bobby Cochrane is a physical therapist who works with people who have post-concussion syndrome. Find out how physical therapy can help someone with a concussion.
- [Trick or treat and a Halloween candy confession. Maybe you've done it, too.](https://dianeatwood.com/trick-or-treat-and-a-halloween-candy-confession/) - There was a time when the neighborhood kids didn't get Halloween candy from the Atwood's. We handed out granola bars instead. But that's not my confession.
- [How to welcome the unwelcome thoughts that prevent you from getting a good night's sleep](https://dianeatwood.com/thoughts-that-prevent-sleep/) - Everyone I know has trouble sleeping every now and again. Read how guided meditation and art therapy can work together to help you get a good night's sleep.
- [Is it safe to whiten your teeth?](https://dianeatwood.com/whiten-teeth/) - Have you noticed how almost everybody has sparkling white teeth these days? And how many whitening product there are? Are they all safe to use?
- [A Maine woman leads the way in raising money for lung cancer and setting the record straight about its causes](https://dianeatwood.com/maine-woman-lung-cancer/) - Most people assume that all lung cancers are caused by smoking. Period. There's more to the story than tobacco.
- [Mumps making the rounds on college campuses in Maine and New Hampshire](https://dianeatwood.com/mumps-college-campuses-maine-new-hampshire/) - Why are college students at risk for mumps? How is it spread? What are the symptoms? I provide some answers on the WCSH6 Morning Report.
- [Is it worth it to quit smoking late in life?](https://dianeatwood.com/is-it-worth-it-to-quit-smoking-late-in-life/) - If you think you're too old to quit smoking because the damage is already done, think again. Take a moment to read this expert advice.
- [Earl's 5K for MSA raises more than $8000 for research into this rare disease](https://dianeatwood.com/earls-5k-for-msa/) - The first annual Earl's 5K for MSA drew a big crowd and raised a lot of money for multiple system atrophy (MSA). What's that? Read more on the Catching Health blog.
- [How much water should I drink every day and why?](https://dianeatwood.com/how-much-water-should-i-drink-every-day-and-why/) - How much water should you drink every day? Why is it important to get enough liquids? Does it always have to be water?
- [Checking off your holiday gift list? Check out this 10 Worst Toys list first](https://dianeatwood.com/10-worst-toys/) - World Against Toys Causing Harm just released its 2016 "10 Worst Toys" list. One item is a cuddly elephant pillow and another a doll that plays peek-a-boo. Hazardous? Yes. Find out why.
- [Integrated care: One insurance company's perspective on managing diabetes](https://dianeatwood.com/integrated-care-diabetes-insurance/) - Diabetes is a growing problem. In this guest post, an insurance company says an integrated approach to managing diabetes will improve outcomes and lower costs.
- [The story of a mother and her young son and their fight against Lyme Disease](https://dianeatwood.com/fight-against-lyme-disease/) - Miles Zelasko was probably born with Lyme Disease. He wasn't diagnosed until he was six, soon after his mother Celeste was diagnosed. This is their story.
- [What are empty calories?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-are-empty-calories/) - If you think the phrase empty calories means you don't have to worry about putting on any extra pounds, think again. Read this explanation and see some examples.
- [Some tips on keeping your brain (and memory) in top shape](https://dianeatwood.com/memory-and-healthy-brain-tips/) - Getting old and possibly losing your memories is a frightening thought. I'm encouraged by research that shows our brains may be more resilient than we think.
- [Yes, there are calories in alcohol. But how many and are they like calories in food?](https://dianeatwood.com/calories-alcohol/) - If you're wondering whether alcohol has any calories or thinking that one little glass of wine couldn't possibly be fattening – you'll want to read this blog post.
- [Six tips for a healthy holiday mouth](https://dianeatwood.com/six-tips-for-a-healthy-holiday-mouth/) - All those goodies that get eaten over the holidays aren't so great for your teeth. Check out these healthy dental tips.
- [How electroacupuncture helps relieve some of the most common PTSD symptoms](https://dianeatwood.com/electroacupuncture-ptsd/) - Turning flashbacks into memories you can choose to think of or not. That's the goal of a treatment that uses electroacupuncture to help people recover from PTSD.
- [Is Greek yogurt healthier than regular yogurt? ](https://dianeatwood.com/greek-yogurt-healthier/) - Like yogurt? Should you be eating Greek yogurt or regular yogurt? Which is healthier?
- [Busting six myths about adopting a foster child in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/myths-adopting-foster-child-maine/) - Right now, 100 children in foster care in Maine hope to be adopted by loving families. Think you're not up to it? A bit of myth busting may change your mind.
- [The difference between grieving and suffering](https://dianeatwood.com/grieving-suffering/) - The holidays can be especially difficult for people who have lost someone dear — no matter how it happened. If you're having a hard time, I hope this helps.
- [Is walking as good for you as running?](https://dianeatwood.com/running-walking/) - Is walking as good for you as running? I asked physical therapist Mary Kroth-Brunet, from Back in Motion Physical Therapy.
- [Frostbite: What you need to know](https://dianeatwood.com/frostbite-what-you-need-to-know/) - When the thermometer dips below freezing, even a few minutes outside can put you at risk of frostbite. Catching Health shares some frostbite dos and don'ts.
- [Six ways to boost your metabolism when cold weather cuts into your exercise routine](https://dianeatwood.com/six-ways-boost-metabolism-cold-weather/) - Have you ever used winter as an excuse not to exercise? John Turrell, Wellness Coordinator for YMCA of Southern Maine, offers some tips on how you can stay warm and still burn some calories.
- [What does it mean when your tooth is cracked?](https://dianeatwood.com/cracked-tooth/) - What is a cracked tooth? Can it be fixed? Dr. Paul Best has the answers and more on the Catching Health blog.
- [From me to you](https://dianeatwood.com/happy-holidays-2016/) - Happy Holidays from Catching Health with Diane Atwood!
- [Tips on how to keep that resolution to lose weight in the coming year](https://dianeatwood.com/resolution-lose-weight/) - What's your New Year's resolution? If it's to lose weight, you are not alone. Think you might need some expert advice and support? Listen to this podcast.
- [The best way to prevent a cold and what to do if you fail](https://dianeatwood.com/prevent-cold/) - When you are surrounded by people who are coughing and sneezing, how can you protect yourself? Some tips and what to do if you still come down with a cold.
- [How Jen Boggs managed to rock her 2016 New Year's resolution](https://dianeatwood.com/2016-new-years-resolution/) - Still looking for some New Year's resolution ideas and inspiration? Stop right now and read what Jen Boggs accomplished in 2016. High five, Jen!
- [Why we lose our motivation to exercise and how to get it back](https://dianeatwood.com/exercise-motivation/) - There are two main reasons why people lose their motivation to exercise. Learn what they are and get some help finding your motivation again.
- [Why we need to talk about what we want at the end of life (and how to begin)](https://dianeatwood.com/end-of-life-talk/) - People are starting to see that they have options and that they can make good choices at the end of life. They're looking at how to spend their last days.
- [A young man's struggle with mental illness and why today he's in a better frame of mind](https://dianeatwood.com/logan-price-mental-illness/) - In 2011, at the age of 19, Logan Price was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Now he helps others by sharing his story — the challenges and the successes.
- [How music therapy can do more than just make you feel good](https://dianeatwood.com/music-therapy/) - You might think that listening to music is therapeutic. It is, but music therapist Kate Beever takes it to a different level.
- [How do you get rid of foot fungus?](https://dianeatwood.com/how-do-you-get-rid-of-foot-fungus/) - Have you ever had to deal with a foot fungus or athlete's foot? Here's some advice from Dr. Michael Saraydarian, a podiatrist at Central Maine Orthopaedics.
- [You, too, want to be stronger? Join me in my discomfort zone](https://dianeatwood.com/discomfort-zone/) - How working with a personal trainer is taking me inside my discomfort zone. It's also making me stronger. Follow my workouts
- [Alfond Foundation gives major grant to St. Joseph's College to expand its nursing program](https://dianeatwood.com/alfond-foundation-st-josephs-nursing/) - St. Joseph's College plans to expand its nursing program and create a Center for Nursing Excellence. It just got a major boost from the Harold Alfond Foundation.
- [Zebrafish may hold the answer to why early life stress can make you sick when you're an adult](https://dianeatwood.com/early-life-stress-sick-adult/) - Scientists at MDI Biological Laboratory are using zebrafish to figure out exactly what happens when embryos are exposed to elevated levels of stress hormones.
- [Understanding naturopathic medicine from a naturopathic physician's point of view](https://dianeatwood.com/naturopathic-medicine/) - An interview with naturopathic physician Sarah Kozur. She explains the philosophy behind naturopathy, educational requires and tools she uses in her practice.
- [Are protein and energy bars worth the calories?](https://dianeatwood.com/are-protein-and-energy-bars-worth-the-calories/) - Have you ever grabbed an energy bar as a snack or a meal when you're in a pinch? Some are loaded with calories. Some tips from a registered dietitian.
- [Using Myers-Briggs to understand the connection between your personality and how you handle stress](https://dianeatwood.com/myers-briggs-stress/) - Your way of handling stress may not be mine. Knowing the difference can help, especially in the midst of a crisis. One possibly useful tool: Myers-Briggs.
- [Enter now for a chance to win a prize AND share some love!](https://dianeatwood.com/win-prize-share-love/) - In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Catching Health is having a contest. Check out the beautiful prizes, each designed to help you connect with someone special.
- [Beyond skill — how communication, collaboration, and coordination helped save my life](https://dianeatwood.com/beyond-skill-saved-life/) - Sally Loughridge Busch had a stroke while driving her car. She doubts that she would have recovered or even survived without a network of caring, committed people.
- [No more love, but is divorce the answer? How to put it to the test](https://dianeatwood.com/love-divorce-test/) - Relationship coach and divorce consultant Dr. Erin Oldham helps couples (and children) navigate the sometimes rocky world of love, marriage and divorce.
- [Seven Days of Love: Learn one easy exercise every day](https://dianeatwood.com/seven-days-of-love-learn-one-easy-exercise-every-day/) - Every day for the next seven days (ending on Valentine's Day) trainer Andy Wight is going to demonstrate a simple exercise. We call it Seven Days of Love.
- [Seven Days of Love. Day 2: How to do a push-up](https://dianeatwood.com/seven-days-of-love-day-2-how-to-do-a-push-up/) - Want to get in shape, but can't get to the gym? Follow Catching Health and AW Strength & Conditioning for Seven Days of Love. Every day a simple exercise.
- [Seven Days of Love. Day Three: Let's do a plank](https://dianeatwood.com/seven-days-of-love-day-three-lets-do-a-plank/) - Day three of Seven Days of Love. For the seven days leading up to Valentine's Day, Andy Wight from AW Strength & Conditioning will demonstrate a simple exercise. Join us!
- [Seven Days of Love. Day Four: Reverse lunge with a slider](https://dianeatwood.com/seven-days-of-love-day-four-reverse-lunge-with-a-slider/) - Day four of Seven Days of Love. Andy Wight demonstrates how to do a reverse lunge with a slider. Get those legs in shape for summer!
- [Seven Days of Love. Day five: Isometric bent over row](https://dianeatwood.com/seven-days-of-love-day-five-isometric-bent-over-row/) - Day five of Seven Days of Love. Today, we're going to love our upper backs and improve our posture at the same time. Get ready to do an isometric bent over row. That's a mouthful!
- [Seven Days of Love. Day six: Romanian deadlift](https://dianeatwood.com/seven-days-of-love-day-six-romanian-deadlift/) - Day six of Seven Days of Love. If you've been doing Andy's exercises, you must be feeling a lot of love! Today's is a great one for balance and stability..
- [Seven Days of Love. Day seven: Dead bugs!](https://dianeatwood.com/seven-days-of-love-day-seven-dead-bugs/) - Every day for the past seven days, Andy Wight from AW Strength & Conditioning has demonstrated a simple exercise. Today he shows us how to do a favorite.
- [How to start and maintain your Seven Days of Love exercise program](https://dianeatwood.com/start-maintain-seven-days-love-exercise-program/) - Seven Days of Love = seven days of simple exercises. What better way to show yourself some love than to get your body moving. We have some tips for you.
- [Fitness for life: Maintaining your vitality](https://dianeatwood.com/fitness-life/) - If you already follow a fitness program, good for you. But if you don't, it's time to get started. We're here to provide some motivation.
- [Why you should know the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack](https://dianeatwood.com/cardiac-arrest-heart-attack/) - You should know the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack. In this podcast, Dr. Brandei Wingard explains and tells us how to protect our hearts.
- [Is bronchitis contagious?](https://dianeatwood.com/bronchitis-contagious/) - If you have a cold that settles in your chest, you may have bronchitis. Is it contagious? That's the number one question doctors get asked. We have the answer.
- [Scientists at MDI Biological Laboratory discover a tiny molecule that may be able to heal a damaged heart](https://dianeatwood.com/mdibl-heart-regeneration-molecule/) - Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. At a research lab on the coast of Maine, scientists have discovered a tiny molecule that shows great promise for damaged hearts.
- [What should you do when you miss two weeks of exercise?](https://dianeatwood.com/miss-exercise-two-weeks/) - After being sick and missing two weeks of exercise I was tempted to give up. Thanks to my trainer's good advice, I'm back on track.
- [Let's talk about eating disorders — what they are and how they can be treated](https://dianeatwood.com/eating-disorders/) - Eating disorders are complex and often dangerous illnesses. Learn about the most common eating disorders and what to do if you're worried that someone has one.
- [For people living with Parkinson's, Rock Steady Boxing offers the chance to be active again](https://dianeatwood.com/parkinsons-rock-steady-boxing/) - Research shows that intensive exercise can benefit people with Parkinson's disease. A new program in Mid Coast Maine is proving the point. It's called Rock Steady Boxing.
- [Why does my jaw ache when I wake up every morning?](https://dianeatwood.com/aching-jaw-morning/) - Wake up with an aching jaw or head? Sore gums? Sensitive teeth? Prosthodontist Dr. Paul Best gives us some possible reasons why.
- [In the middle of his battle against cancer, a Maine man is terrified his health insurance plan is about to be destroyed](https://dianeatwood.com/cancer-health-insurance/) - Cancer patients and advocates are working hard to add a personal perspective to the ACA debate. Maine cancer patient Stretch Tuemmler shares his story.
- [The joy of doing trap bar deadlifts. Welcome inside my discomfort zone](https://dianeatwood.com/trap-bar-deadlifts-discomfort-zone/) - I've been working with personal trainer Andy Wight for about two months and feel so much stronger and more motivated. Join me in what I call my discomfort zone. This week we're doing trap bar deadlifts.
- [Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day?](https://dianeatwood.com/is-breakfast-really-the-most-important-meal-of-the-day/) - What's your breakfast routine? Grab something on the run? Sit down to a hearty meal? Skip it altogether? Some people say it's the most important meal of the day. We asked a nutrition expert.
- [How to let your elderly parents know you're worried about their safety](https://dianeatwood.com/elderly-parents-safety/) - Practical advice on having difficult conversations with elderly parents about issues regarding care and safety.
- [Why we procrastinate and how to stop right now](https://dianeatwood.com/why-we-procrastinate-and-how-to-stop-right-now/) - It's our emotions, not lack of time management skills, that make us procrastinate says Dr. Timothy Pychyl. If you need some help, listen to this podcast now.
- [What all women need to know about gynecologic cancers](https://dianeatwood.com/what-women-need-to-know-about-gynecologic-cancers/) - When my friend Jan found out she had fallopian tube cancer, she was shocked. It happens to many women with GYN cancer. They can be difficult to detect early on.
- [Tips on eating when you're undergoing cancer treatment](https://dianeatwood.com/eating-tips-cancer-treatment/) - Poor nutrition can impact a cancer patient's treatment and their body’s ability to heal. The Cancer Community Center helps people overcome obstacles to eating.
- [Pushing some weight around. You'll be grateful for the inspiration](https://dianeatwood.com/pushing-weight-around/) - This week in my discomfort zone, I'm pushing my limits as I lift and push a lot of weight. Come along for the workout. Maybe you'll be inspired to push some limits, too.
- [What is palliative care? Is it the same as hospice?](https://dianeatwood.com/palliative-care-hospice/) - When you have a terminal illness, it can feel as if your life is out of control. Pamela Tapley discovered that with palliative care it's possible to regain some of that control.
- [What you need to know to make sure children with disabilities are never left out](https://dianeatwood.com/what-need-know-children-with-disabilities/) - Sadly, kids with disabilities are often excluded from activities that other kids are doing. Listen to how the National Inclusion Project is making a difference.
- [Which exercise is better for you – running on a treadmill or running outside?](https://dianeatwood.com/exercise-running-treadmill-outside/) - If you prefer running or walking on a treadmill, will you get the same workout as being outside? The answer from an exercise expert.
- [The rise of "auto-obituaries" in the age of the selfie and how to write your own](https://dianeatwood.com/auto-obituaries-age-of-selfie/) - Traditionally, a person's obituary is written after their death by a family member or close friend. In the age of selfies and social media, more and more people are writing their own selfie or auto-obits.
- [Are these veins a problem? When you should ask your doctor](https://dianeatwood.com/veins-problem-ask-doctor/) - If the veins in your legs are causing you a problem, there are minimally invasive treatments available that can bring relief and may prevent further problems.
- [Swimming my way outside of my discomfort zone. Getting in shape keeps getting better and better](https://dianeatwood.com/swimming-discomfort-zone/) - After three months of working with personal trainer Andy Wight, I went swimming recently and discovered yet another benefit of my hard work. Endurance.
- [A recipe for Portuguese Baked Eggs, compliments of Kismet](https://dianeatwood.com/recipe-portuguese-baked-eggs-kismet/) - Looking for something new and delicious to eat? Try this brunch recipe from Kismet, a lovely little restaurant in Montpelier, Vermont.
- [The best exercises for people with painful arthritis](https://dianeatwood.com/exercise-arthritis/) - Because their joints feel stiff and they hurt, many people with arthritis stop being active, when regular exercise might help them feel better.
- [Suffer from an irritable bowel? Learn how a low FODMAP diet may bring you relief](https://dianeatwood.com/irritable-bowel-fodmap/) - If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, you'll want to hear what registered dietitian Patsy Catsos has to say about a low FODMAP way of eating. It could change your life.
- [How will I get enough protein and other questions about going vegan](https://dianeatwood.com/vegan-diet/) - Thinking about switching to a plant-based diet? Avery Yale Kamila has some tips for you. She's a freelance food writer and the mom of a healthy vegan toddler.
- [A recipe for Build-Your-Own Stir Fry Bowls](https://dianeatwood.com/build-your-own-stir-fry-bowls/) - As they try to be healthier, more people are eating plant-based meals. Build-Your-Own Stir Fry Bowls are fun for the whole family to make, especially the kids.
- [Cultivating your life force energy by practicing Qigong](https://dianeatwood.com/qigong/) - How does the thought of less stress and more vitality sound to you? If you're yearning for both, you might want to learn the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong.
- [Dread growing old? It's time to get a move on!](https://dianeatwood.com/dread-growing-old/) - Feeling old? Not as strong or agile or flexible as you once were? Take it from me and a couple of experts, get a move on and you'll feel a whole lot better.
- [Pan Seared Salmon with Citrus Beurre Blanc, compliments of Fuel](https://dianeatwood.com/recipe-pan-seared-salmon-fuel/) - Here's a delicious recipe for seared salmon from the popular French restaurant Fuel. It's also wicked good for you!
- [The latest in vein treatments — from spider to varicose to deep vein thrombosis](https://dianeatwood.com/vein-treatments-spider-varicose-deep-vein-thrombosis/) - Vein disease is one of the most common health problems in the United States. Learn about the latest treatments in this podcast with Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen.
- [Throat scratchy? Sneezing? Is it a cold or do you have an allergy?](https://dianeatwood.com/allergy-or-cold/) - With spring comes allergies for some people. Allergy symptoms are often similar to cold symptoms. How can you tell the difference? Catching Health has the answer.
- [Scallops pan-seared with chilled corn cream, smoked potatoes, and north country bacon, compliments of Tiqa](https://dianeatwood.com/scallops-pan-seared-tiqa/) - Wondering what to do with that pound of scallops? Bo Byrne, executive chef at Tiqa, in Portland, Maine, shares a delish pan-seared scallop recipe from Spain.
- [Inspired to be a teacher in a children's hospital](https://dianeatwood.com/teacher-childrens-hospital/) - When Abby Snyder learned that The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital needed a teacher, she jumped at the opportunity. Five years later, she still loves her job.
- [Which is better — going to a personal trainer or taking a group exercise class?](https://dianeatwood.com/which-is-better-going-to-a-personal-trainer-or-taking-a-group-exercise-class/) - You want to get some exercise but you can't decide whether to see a trainer or take a class. Does it matter? I asked personal trainer Andy Wight.
- [How bad are digital screens (computer monitors, tablets, smartphones) for your vision?](https://dianeatwood.com/computer-digital-screens-vision/) - How bad are digital screens for our eyes? Optometrist Tim Kearins considers two angles — the effect on vision and how they may increase the risk of eye disease.se.
- [In honor of Mother's Day — a special grandmother's recipe for piccalilli relish](https://dianeatwood.com/grandmother-recipe-piccalilli-relish/) - I asked a friend to share a recipe for Mother's Day. She gave me an old family recipe for piccalilli relish and also gave the gift of her grandmother's story.
- [It's National Women's Health Week, which means it's all about YOU and how to be healthy](https://dianeatwood.com/womens-health-week/) - If you're a woman trying to be healthy, we've got all kinds of ideas for you. From getting physical to putting yourself first for once, it's all about YOU.
- [Help! Why can't I get a decent night's sleep?](https://dianeatwood.com/help-why-cant-i-get-a-decent-nights-sleep/) - Have insomnia? Sleep specialist Dr. Christopher Hughes talks about common causes and how to break the cycle. Listen to our podcast.
- [What is an advance directive and why should you have one?](https://dianeatwood.com/advance-directive/) - Joan Lunden learned the hard way why it's important to fill out an advance directive long before a crisis hits the family. Her story and advice.
- [Silly's Restaurant serves us a recipe for Imperial Thai Fighter](https://dianeatwood.com/sillys-restaurant-recipe-imperial-thai-fighter/) - Colleen Kelley, who owns Silly's Restaurant, likes to serve a well-rounded menu. She shares a chicken recipe with us that she calls Imperial Thai Fighter.
- [How to cook asparagus fresh from the garden](https://dianeatwood.com/asparagus-2/) - It's asparagus season and thanks to my husband Barry, this wonderful vegetable grows right in our backyard. Learn how to cook it to perfection.
- [How the town of Gorham intends to become the happiest, healthiest community in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/gorham-maine-happiest-healthiest/) - The happiest, healthiest town in Maine? That's what's in the works for Gorham. Learn how the initiative got started and how the town hopes to reach its goal.
- [Is a daily multivitamin “worth it”?](https://dianeatwood.com/daily-multivitamin/) - Do you take a multivitamin every day? Is it necessary? Registered dietitian Andrea Paul gives us her answer.
- [Tips on making the perfect healthy and delicious smoothie](https://dianeatwood.com/smoothie-tips/) - Lisa Sharp, who owns Peachy's Smoothie Cafe, shares one of her recipes and some tips for making your own perfect smoothies.
- [After suffering an aneurysm in her brain, Amy Paquette finally got her life back again](https://dianeatwood.com/amy-paquette-brain-aneurysm/) - One in 50 people in the U.S. has a brain aneurysm, including Amy Paquette. She shares her story of recovery to give hope and encouragement to others.
- [What you need to know about life-threatening eating disorders](https://dianeatwood.com/need-to-know-about-eating-disorders/) - Dr. Patrice Lockhart, medical director of the New England Eating Disorders Program at Sweetser, talks about risks, symptoms, and treatment of eating disorders.
- [What exactly is gluten? And can I lose weight if I give it up?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-exactly-is-gluten-and-can-i-lose-weight-if-i-give-it-up/) - Lots of people seem to be giving up gluten. Should you? Just what is it and is it true you can lose weight if you give it up? Answers from a nutrition expert.
- [No questions asked. There's more to honey than its remarkable flavors](https://dianeatwood.com/honey-3/) - The ways honeybees are good for us can't be contained in a nutshell. That's what Phil Gaven from The Honey Exchange says. He also shares the goodness of honey.
- [How Nicole Petit lives with diabetes. Part one: The diagnosis](https://dianeatwood.com/nicole-petit-diabetes-part-one-diagnosis/) - Nicole Petit has had diabetes since she was nine. There are always challenges but she still manages to live a life full of love, determination, and adventure.
- [Why Dr. Jeanne Donlevy Arnold donated $2 million dollars to her alma mater — St. Joseph's College](https://dianeatwood.com/why-dr-jeanne-donlevy-arnold-donated-2-million-dollars-to-her-alma-mater-st-josephs-college/) - Thirty years after graduating from St. Joseph's College in Standish, Maine, Jeanne Donlevy Arnold gave her alma mater $2 million. Here's why.
- [Is it safe to wear nail polish?](https://dianeatwood.com/is-it-safe-to-wear-nail-polish/) - Some brands of nail polish DO contain potentially toxic chemicals. Read how you can check the safety of your favorite polish.
- [What about mushrooms? Are they good for you?](https://dianeatwood.com/mushrooms/) - Are mushrooms good for you? The quick answer is yes, but many people don't give them a chance. Learn some of the benefits and try a recipe for mushroom sliders.
- [A man's guide to a happy, healthy and long life](https://dianeatwood.com/a-mans-guide-to-a-happy-healthy-and-long-life/) - Men — this podcast is all about you! We want you to have a long and healthy life, so we've got lots of useful tips for you. It's because we love you AND it's Men's Health Week.
- [Why is summer a really important time to donate blood?](https://dianeatwood.com/summer-donate-blood/) - Have you thought about being a blood donor? There's no time like right now. Here's why WHO and the American Red Cross encourage us to donate during the summer.
- [Too much stress? Can't sleep? Maybe you should see a hypnotist](https://dianeatwood.com/medical-hypnotist/) - Once a lawyer, now a hypnotist, Maggie Clement helps people at the Cancer Community Center manage their pain, their stress and anxiety, and their sleep.
- [Love to ride a bike? Want to give back? Join Portland Wheelers](https://dianeatwood.com/portland-wheelers-bike-rides/) - Riding a bike is one of life's pleasures. Portland Wheelers gives free rides to people who can't bike on their own. Demand is so high they need more volunteers.
- [Why Andy lowered the bar inside my discomfort zone](https://dianeatwood.com/low-bar-discomfort-zone/) - We're back inside my discomfort zone this week and I'm sore from my workout. That's a good thing, says my strength coach Andy. He tells us why.
- [What kind of sunscreen should I use?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-kind-of-sunscreen-should-i-use/) - Not sure what kind of sunscreen or which SPF offers the best protection for your skin? Catching Health has the answers.
- [Eve’s at the Garden recipe for Eggs Benedict](https://dianeatwood.com/eves-at-the-garden-recipe-for-eggs-benedict/) - Learn some cooking secrets from the chefs at Eve's at the Garden in Portland, Maine and get their recipe for delicious Eggs Benedict.
- [David Aronson wears two Lyme Disease hats: Patient and Lyme-literate therapist](https://dianeatwood.com/lyme-disease-therapist/) - David Aronson is a therapist who works with people struggling with Lyme Disease. He knows first hand how the disease can take its toll on people. His story.
- [How Nicole Petit lives with diabetes. Part two: Acceptance and ownership](https://dianeatwood.com/nicole-petit-diabetes-part-two/) - Being a teenager is challenging enough, but imagine adding diabetes to the mix. Nicole Petit, who's now an adult, tells us how she struggled to keep a balance.
- [Should you go to the ER or Express Care?](https://dianeatwood.com/er-or-express-care/) - Sometimes it's clear that you should call 911 and go to the ER. Other times, not so much. Don't wait for an emergency — read our expert advice right now.
- [A recipe for Fourth of July strawberry kebabs ... and more](https://dianeatwood.com/fourth-of-july-berry-kebabs-recipe/) - There's more to the Fourth of July than fireworks. How about food and more food? Be sure to add these patriotic berry kebabs to your menu.
- [It doesn't matter if you're young or old, being physically active matters](https://dianeatwood.com/being-physically-active-matters/) - From early childhood to late in life, it is important to be physically active. Catching Health has some easy to follow tips on how you can be active and be safe.
- [Do tight shoes and high heels cause bunions?](https://dianeatwood.com/bunions/) - More than one-third of women in the United States have bunions. Tight shoes and high heels are always getting the blame. But do they really cause bunions?
- [A recipe for Maine crab cakes from Diamond's Edge Restaurant](https://dianeatwood.com/crab-cake-recipe-diamonds-edge/) - If you like crab cakes, you're going to love this recipe from Diamond's Edge. Perfect for a lovely summer evening meal. We've also got a helpful cooking tip from one of the chefs.
- [If I lift weights, will I become big and bulky?](https://dianeatwood.com/if-i-lift-weights-will-i-become-big-and-bulky/) - One of the biggest myths about women lifting weights is that they'll pack on the muscles and become big and bulky. What really happens?
- [When all is not well: Children's literature as a resource](https://dianeatwood.com/not-well-childrens-literature-resource/) - Children may be resilient but illness or injury can have a big impact on their coping skills. Read how the right book could help them through a difficult time.
- [An integrated approach to treating low back pain](https://dianeatwood.com/integrated-approach-treating-low-back-pain/) - If you've ever hurt your back, you know how miserable it can feel. That's what happened to Samantha Bassett. She found relief from a combination of treatments.
- [Expanding access to cutting edge cancer care in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/cancer-care-maine/) - A grant from the Alfond Foundation will help MaineHealth expand access to cancer care in Maine. In this podcast, cancer specialist Dr. Scot Remick explains how.
- [Everything you ever wanted to know about ... French fries!](https://dianeatwood.com/french-fries/) - In honor of National French Fry Day, we will indulge ourselves! I have fond memories of fries, but they're not so good for you. That's why we've got some healthy tips.
- [Dempsey Center and Cancer Community Center merging to expand access to their services and programs](https://dianeatwood.com/dempsey-center-and-cancer-community-center-merging/) - The Cancer Community Center in South Portland and the Dempsey Center in Lewiston announced that they plan to merge as the Dempsey Centers. The details.
- [When should you see a doctor for a sore throat?](https://dianeatwood.com/when-should-you-see-a-doctor-for-a-sore-throat/) - Most sore throats don't amount to much, but sometimes they do. How do you know when you should have your sore throat checked out? We have the answer.
- [A lobster, avocado & mango salad that just screams summer in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/a-lobster-avocado-mango-salad/) - Looking for a simple but delicious salad to make for summer guests (or just you)? Try this lobster, avocado and mango salad compliments of Stonewall Kitchen.
- [Tips on staying safe when you're hiking in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/hiking-safety-in-maine/) - If this is the summer you want to do some hiking in Maine, be sure to plan ahead and follow these simple but important safety tips from some hiking experts.
- [Let's bake and break some bread together](https://dianeatwood.com/lets-bake-and-break-some-bread-together/) - Bakers and bread lovers — affectionately known as grainiacs — will be descending upon Skowhegan, Maine to celebrate ... what else? Bread!
- [How some emergency responders are trying to keep people well and out of the hospital](https://dianeatwood.com/emergency-responders-trying-keep-people-well/) - Community paramedicine is a growing trend. Instead of providing emergency care, trained paramedics are helping to keep people well. Learn how in this podcast.
- [When should you see a doctor for a fever?](https://dianeatwood.com/when-should-you-see-a-doctor-for-a-fever/) - A fever usually means your body is fighting an infection. But it can mean something else or can cross a line. Dr. Molly O'Malley tells us when to pay attention.
- [A summer recipe for smashed cucumber salad](https://dianeatwood.com/recipe-smashed-cucumber-salad/) - It's the time of year when the garden is full of cucumbers. Here's a recipe for a refreshing cucumber salad from Cara Sandler chef/owner of Tao Yuan Restaurant.
- [How not to hurt your back when you pick something up](https://dianeatwood.com/how-not-to-hurt-your-back-when-you-pick-something-up/) - There's a right and a wrong way to pick things up without hurting your back. We have some lessons from two pros — a personal trainer and a toddler.
- [CoolSculpting. Is it the answer to getting rid of stubborn pooches and love handles?](https://dianeatwood.com/coolsculpting-2/) - CoolSculpting is a procedure that gets rid of stubborn fat by freezing it. Here are some details to help you decide if it's something you'd like to try.
- [What’s the difference between ibuprofen and acetaminophen?](https://dianeatwood.com/ibuprofen-and-acetaminophen/) - If you want a medication for pain or other symptoms, how do you pick the right one? Pharmacist Stephen Drapeau from Coastal Pharmacy and Wellness helps us out.
- [A delicious and juicy recipe for summer grilled chicken](https://dianeatwood.com/ecipe-summer-grilled-chicken/) - Want to grill something simple, yet spectacular this summer? Try our recipe for grilled chicken from Farmers' Gate Market. And get tips on grilling and chickens.
- [With the help of 50,000 families, a landmark study aims to unlock the genetics of autism](https://dianeatwood.com/spark-autism-study/) - For people with autism, a major study may provide answers about possible causes and treatments. Learn more about the SPARK study and how you might participate.
- [Raising sexually healthy children: Advice from an expert](https://dianeatwood.com/raising-sexually-healthy-children-2/) - Had THE TALK with your kids yet? Don't even know how to get things started? Listen to Jennifer Wiessner. She's an expert on raising sexually healthy children.
- [What does it mean if your urine changes color?](https://dianeatwood.com/urine-color-what-yours-may-be-trying-to-tell-you/) - Ever take a look at the color of your urine? Most people aren't interested, but urine color can provide important information about the state of your health.
- [Do s'mores have any nutritional value at all?](https://dianeatwood.com/smores-nutritional-value/) - The nutritional value of a s'more. Is there any? I asked a registered dietitian to tell us the truth.
- [A fitness boot camp for parents who have no time and no day care](https://dianeatwood.com/fitness-boot-camp-parents/) - Feeling out of shape, but have no time and no one to watch your kids? A Maine fitness center has the solution for some parents. A Fit-Family Boot Camp.
- [Common headache causes and triggers](https://dianeatwood.com/common-headache-causes-and-triggers/) - Most headaches are not life threatening but can be disabling. Some headaches are dangerous. Learn headache causes and triggers, as well as crucial symptoms.
- [What is anaphylaxis?](https://dianeatwood.com/anaphylaxis/) - Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction. Because it can be life-threatening, it's important to know the symptoms and what to do if it develops.
- [How Nicole Petit lives with diabetes. Part 3: A positive attitude](https://dianeatwood.com/nicole-petit-diabetes-part-3/) - For the past three decades, Nicole Petit has lived with Type 1 diabetes. Now 40, she's had to face some new challenges. As usual, she keeps a positive attitude.
- [Words of wisdom on caring for someone with Alzheimer's](https://dianeatwood.com/words-of-wisdom-on-caring-for-someone-with-alzheimers/) - In this Catching Health podcast, I talk with world-renowned dementia and Alzheimer's expert Teepa Snow. She shares practical skills and strategies.
- [What's some good advice for kids who are on the receiving end of cyberbullying?](https://dianeatwood.com/advice-cyberbullying/) - A bully is a bully is a bully. When it takes place on social media or in texts or emails it's known as cyberbullying. We have some tips for kids and parents.
- [What to consider when working with a personal trainer](https://dianeatwood.com/personal-trainer/) - Working with a personal trainer is an investment of time and money. How do you know you made the right choice? And what are the signs that it's not a good fit?
- [A sunset canoe tour of Scarborough Marsh](https://dianeatwood.com/canoe-tour-scarborough-marsh/) - Looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend? If you live in southern Maine (or are visiting), I recommend paddling a canoe through the Scarborough Marsh.
- [Tapping into the healing powers of sound and vibration](https://dianeatwood.com/healing-sound-vibration/) - A tuning fork produces a pure musical tone when you tap it against something and make it vibrate. Helpful for tuning a musical instrument and also for healing.
- [An after school program that offers structure, down time and karate](https://dianeatwood.com/kuma-karate/) - Finding a good after school program can be a challenge. Some Maine families say they were fortunate to discover Kuma, a program that incorporates martial arts.
- [Menopause and hormone therapy: Pros and cons](https://dianeatwood.com/menopause-hormone-therapy/) - Menopause is confusing for many women. They can struggle with symptoms, but be unsure of the risks and benefits of hormone therapy. Some tips in this podcast.
- [What is Morton's neuroma and how is it treated?](https://dianeatwood.com/mortons-neuroma/) - f you have a burning pain in the ball of your foot or it feels numb or tingly, you may have Morton's neuroma. What's that? Catching Health has the answer.
- [Some back-to-school lunch ideas, vegan included](https://dianeatwood.com/back-to-school-lunch-vegan/) - Packing nutritious school lunches that your child will actually eat isn't easy. We have some tips from two moms, one's a vegan and the other is not.
- [Why Andy thinks crunches are not the best exercise for your abs](https://dianeatwood.com/crunches-exercise-abs/) - If you've been doing crunches to tighten your abs or core, Strength Coach Andy Wight thinks you should stop and try something else. He tells us why and what.
- [No longer a teenager? You can still get mono](https://dianeatwood.com/yes-older-adults-and-mono/) - More than 3 million cases of mono are diagnosed every year. The majority are teenagers, but you might be surprised at how many people over 40 get the virus.
- [Bean hole bean suppers. They're all about the food, the people, and the history](https://dianeatwood.com/bean-suppers-brown-bread-recipe/) - If you live in New England, you've probably been to a bean supper. But have you had bean hole beans? Find out what you're missing and sample some brown bread.
- [Turning the tables on Childhood Obesity Month](https://dianeatwood.com/childhood-obesity-month/) - It's Childhood Obesity month, but instead of focusing on obesity, an organization that is trying to tackle the issue recommends an approach known as 5-2-1-0.
- [Should I worry about my child carrying a heavy backpack?](https://dianeatwood.com/child-backpack/) - Could your child's backpack cause back problems down the road? How much it weighs and how it's worn can certainly have an impact. Some advice from an expert.
- [Add some bitters to your cocktails, your mocktails, and your food](https://dianeatwood.com/bitters-2/) - Roots, flowers, herbs. Steep them in alcohol for two weeks and you've got bitters. Nolan Stewart does it for a living. He shares his process and some recipes.
- [How not to do a plank](https://dianeatwood.com/how-not-to-do-plank/) - Want to add planks to your exercise routine? Strength coach Andy Wight demonstrates the right way and the wrong way. He also shows us how to add some movement.
- [Gorham moves naturally toward being the happiest, healthiest community in Maine](https://dianeatwood.com/happy-healthy-gorham/) - A small town in Maine takes on the huge goal of becoming the happiest, healthiest community in the state. It begins by encouraging residents to move naturally.
- [Sammy's Broken Leg: A happy ending book for an unhappy child with a broken bone](https://dianeatwood.com/sammys-broken-leg/) - Based on a true story, in Sammy's Broken Leg, Sammy breaks her femur and ends up in a spica cast. We see how she and her family make the best of the situation.
- [What is phlebitis? How should it be treated?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-is-phlebitis-how-should-it-be-treated/) - Phlebitis happens when a vein close to the surface of the skin becomes swollen and inflamed. Untreated, it can lead to a blood clot or a deep vein thrombosis.
- [Menopause: How to survive its powerful ups and downs](https://dianeatwood.com/menopause-survive/) - Menopause is a normal part of a woman's life, but it is a major shift. Hot flashes aren't the only disruptive symptoms — we talk about them all in our podcast.
- [Scared about having a root canal? What you need to know](https://dianeatwood.com/scared-about-having-a-root-canal-what-you-need-to-know/) - Your tooth hurts and you need a root canal. No one gets excited about that news. We try to allay your worst fears with some facts from a specialist.
- [Recipes for quinoa vegetable soup and zucchini applesauce cookies](https://dianeatwood.com/recipes-quinoa-vegetable-soup-zucchini-applesauce-cookies/) - Fresh out of the garden ingredients for soup and cookies. That's right, cookies! And these students say they're delicious and easy to make. They should know!
- [How to do the perfect push-up](https://dianeatwood.com/how-to-do-push-up/) - The mighty push-up. A basic exercise that can do so much for lots of muscles. What is correct push-up form? What are common mistakes? Get the answers here.
- [Lipstick Angels added color and beauty to the Dempsey Challenge](https://dianeatwood.com/lipstick-angels-dempsey-challenge/) - There's nothing quite as soothing as a bit of pampering. That's what was happening at the Dempsey Challenge, compliments of Lipstick Angels & Jillian Dempsey.
- [Can you get pregnant on birth control?](https://dianeatwood.com/can-you-get-pregnant-on-birth-control/) - What are the odds of getting pregnant when you use birth control? Which methods are the most effective? The least effective? Catching Health has the answers.
- [Doctor's orders: Try this recipe for spring rolls AND take a class in our teaching kitchen](https://dianeatwood.com/teaching-kitchen-4/) - What if your doctor handed you a prescription for a cooking class? To give people a real lesson in healthier eating, a Maine Hospital has a teaching kitchen.
- [How the loathsome fruit fly is contributing to important wound healing research](https://dianeatwood.com/fruit-flies-wound-healing/) - To most of us, fruit flies are obnoxious. To Dr. Vicki Losick, a Maine researcher, they may pave the way towards new wound healing treatments for humans.
- [How to find a career that you really, really love](https://dianeatwood.com/career-really-love/) - If you hate your job, it can affect every aspect of your life. When it happened to Nicholas Lore he found a way to be happy by helping others as a career coach.
- [Oven Bird and Crazy Potatoes — get the recipes!](https://dianeatwood.com/oven-bird-and-crazy-potatoes-recipes/) - We love comfort food here at Catching Health. We have two comforting recipes for you — roast chicken and mashed potatoes, both with a delicious twist.
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- [A recipe for vanilla almond panna cotta from chef Max Brody](https://dianeatwood.com/recipe-panna-cotta-max-brody/) - Try the recipe and learn about Max Brody's new restaurant in Buxton, Maine. He's busy renovating an antique farmhouse that will be home to The Buxton Common.
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- [What is Reiki?](https://dianeatwood.com/what-is-reiki/) - I'd heard of Reiki but never experienced it myself. Learn how it's done and what I got out of my first Reiki session.
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- [How to wake up your sleepy glutes and reduce the risk of an athletic knee injury](https://dianeatwood.com/glutes-athletic-injury/) - What's one thing good athletes have in common? Strong glutes! We've got some tips on how to strengthen yours and hopefully, prevent some injuries.
- [Arise Portland: A new experimental ministry that celebrates and fosters wholeness](https://dianeatwood.com/arise-portland/) - Pastor Maria Anderson-Lippert leads a new kind of ministry that offers a safe space for reflection, commentary, and exploration. She explains how.
- [Vegan Thanksgiving? Try this recipe for a neat loaf from the Taste of Eden Vegan Café](https://dianeatwood.com/vegan-neat-loaf-thanksgiving/) - Don't panic if there will be vegans at your Thanksgiving table. Sonya Tardif to your rescue with a recipe for a holiday neat loaf.
- [Burn off some Thanksgiving calories with this short, high-intensity workout](https://dianeatwood.com/burn-off-thanksgiving-calories/) - Feeling a little groggy from all that food you ate for Thanksgiving? Strength coach Andy Wight has a short but intense calorie burning routine just for you.
- [Thankful for ... leftovers](https://dianeatwood.com/thankful-for-leftovers/) - Thankful for Thanksgiving leftovers and this great sandwich recipe
- [Diabetes Connections: A podcast about type 1 diabetes](https://dianeatwood.com/diabetes-connections/) - A conversation with Stacey Simms, who produces and hosts the Diabetes Connections podcast. It's personal for Stacey, whose son has type 1 diabetes.
- [Persian Barley Salad from Rosemont Market & Bakery](https://dianeatwood.com/persian-barley-salad-rosemont-market/) - Ready to settle down for some healthy eating? Try this recipe for Persian Barley Salad. It's from Rosemont Market so it has to be delicious!
- [Quick relief for a kinky back](https://dianeatwood.com/quick-relief-for-a-kinky-back/) - When you've got a kink in your back, try out these moves on the foam roller. Don't have a roller? Don't worry. We also show you how to use a towel.
- [Time to pick up your winter farm share and get some healthy recipes, too](https://dianeatwood.com/winter-farm-share/) - Winter farm shares. What a great idea! Goranson Farm (organic) offers them and they also offered us some healthy spinach, kale, and turnip recipes.
- [Exercising when you're sick. Is it ok to do?](https://dianeatwood.com/exercising-when-sick/) - If you go for a run when you're sick will you get worse? What about exercise class? Or lifting weights? Read more to find out what's ok, what's not.
- [Gosnell Memorial Hospice House: 10 years of having a profound impact on how people die](https://dianeatwood.com/gosnell-memorial-hospice-house/) - Ten years ago, Hospice of Southern Maine opened the doors to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House — a look back ...
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